How To Update Minecraft Bukkit Server

Knowing how to update Minecraft Bukkit server is essential for keeping your server version stable, secure, and compatible with the latest version of the game. Since Minecraft is one of the most popular games, staying updated helps prevent errors, improves performance security, and ensures players can join without issues. Keeping your Bukkit plugins, mods, and files aligned with each Minecraft update also protects your data and keeps your world running smoothly.

Updating A Bukkit Server

Make sure you create a backup before making changes to avoid any errors or data corruption. You can follow our step-by-step guide on How to Backup your Server

• Access your Apollo panel

• Stop the server

• Download the latest version of the Bukkit jar file released from a trusted source.

• Rename the new jar to match your current server version filename.

• Upload and replace the old jar file in your Minecraft server directory.

• Review your plugins to ensure they are still compatible with the new version.

• Start the server and check the logs to verify the update ran without issues.

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Updated on: 16/09/2025