How to Fix the “Outdated Server” Error in Minecraft

How to Fix an Outdated Server

There are two main solutions depending on whether you are the server owner or a player.

• Player method: Change the game version in the Minecraft launcher.

• Server method: Update or downgrade the server version via the control panel so players can join without adjusting their launcher.

Both methods are effective.

Player Method

• Open the Minecraft launcher and go to Installations.

• Click New Installation to create a profile.

• Enter a name for the new profile in the Name field — this will appear in your list of installations.

• From the Version dropdown, select the game version you want.

• Click Create in the bottom-right corner and locate your new profile.

• Click Play to launch the selected version of the game.

• Join the server to test if it works with the new installation.

Note: The new profile usually appears at the bottom of the list, but in some cases, it may appear at the top.

Server Method

• Log in to your Holy Hosting control panel and navigate to Verions

• Click the currently selected version to open a dropdown menu.

• Use the text box or scroll to find the desired server version.

• Select the version and click Change Version to confirm.

• Choose either Create New World or Use Existing World depending on whether you are upgrading or downgrading.

Note: If upgrading, you can continue using the same world. If downgrading, you may need to create a new world.

• Click Restart Now to apply the changes.

• Wait for the server to fully load, then join using the selected version to confirm it works.

Common Issues

Players Cannot Join

• Make sure all players are using the same version as the server.

• If issues persist, players may need to use Direct Connect or ensure they successfully created a new installation with the correct version.

• For modded servers, ensure all players update their mods.

• Some plugins may reject connections; update or adjust them as needed.

  
  

Server Fails to Start

• After changing the server version, it may fail to start due to the world or mods.

• If using mods, update them to match the selected version.

• Ensure the world wasn’t created in a newer version than the server — worlds cannot be downgraded, only upgraded.

• You may need to restore the world or create a new one to resolve the issue.

Conclusion

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