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Software, game version and Java

Change Paper, Forge or Fabric, Java and Minecraft version from Settings → General. Changing software creates a backup first.

29 Sept 2026·1 min read·PylonHosting
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Create a backup first. Changing software reinstalls the server and replaces game files. Worlds convert forward only.

1. Open Settings → General

On the server page, click Settings, then General.

1 Settings, 2 General, 3 Connection, 4 Danger zone.
1 Settings, 2 General, 3 Connection, 4 Danger zone.

2. Change server software

Under Server software, pick Paper, Forge, Fabric or another type included with the plan. Changing software creates a backup first, then reinstalls the server and replaces game files.

1 Paper (installed here), 2 Forge, 3 Fabric. Changing software creates a backup first.
1 Paper (installed here), 2 Forge, 3 Fabric. Changing software creates a backup first.

3. Set Java and game version

Game version normally selects a compatible Java version. Change Java version only if your software, plugins or modpack need a different runtime. The new Java is used on the next start. You cannot take a world back to an older Minecraft version.

1 Java version (applies on next start). 2 Game version. Worlds convert forward only.
1 Java version (applies on next start). 2 Game version. Worlds convert forward only.

4. Change template only from Danger zone

Settings → Danger zone → Change template switches to another game template that fits the RAM, CPU and disk you already pay for. Billing stays the same. Game files are replaced. Reinstall server runs the installer again. Back up first if you need the current files.

1 Change template, 2 Reinstall server (backup first), 3 Open server billing.
1 Change template, 2 Reinstall server (backup first), 3 Open server billing.
  1. 1
    Open General

    Change software, Java or game version.

  2. 2
    Take a backup first

    Software changes reinstall and replace game files.

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