- Minecraft is one of the most widely played games in gaming history. To have all the latest content for Minecraft, you need to keep it updated. Minecraft will usually update automatically, but players might sometimes need to manually check for updates to get the game fully updated. This is how you can update Minecraft Windows 10 Edition.
- Minecraft Windows 10 should automatically update to 1.16, but if not then just follow the above steps. However, if the game for some reason refuses to update, then you can uninstall and reinstall.
- Learn how to update the version of Minecraft Server running on your Linux server, without losing any data or overwriting your world file. When Mojang issues a Minecraft update, Minecraft server administrators need to manually update the version of Minecraft running on their servers.
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Learn how to update the version of Minecraft Server running on your Linux server, without losing any data or overwriting your world file. When Mojang issues a Minecraft update, Minecraft server administrators need to manually update the version of Minecraft running on their servers.
How To Update Minecraft 1.14
Requirements
- A Cloud Server running Linux (Ubuntu 16.04)
- Minecraft Server installed and running
For more information on running a Minecraft server, consult our article on how to install and run Minecraft on a Cloud Server
Create Backups and Download the New Version
Before upgrading your Minecraft server, go to the Minecraft directory on your server:
Back up your world file with the command:
Next, create a backup copy of your working minecraft_server.jar file:
Go to to get the URL for the new version. Download this version to your server with the command:
For example, the command to download the most current version (1.11.1) is:
Stop the Minecraft Server and Upgrade
To stop the Minecraft server, attach to the screen session:
Then stop the server with CTRL + C.
Swap in the new software version with the command:
Restart the Minecraft Server
Begin a new screen session with the command:
Then start the Minecraft server with the command:
How To Install A Minecraft Update
Use CTRL + A, CTRL + D to detach from this session.