How to Update Minecraft Server Modpack Manually

Keeping your Minecraft server’s modpack up to date ensures compatibility, bug fixes, and access to new features—all while keeping your players happy. Whether you're running a custom setup or using a launcher like CurseForge or Technic, updating a modpack involves careful steps to avoid breaking your world or losing progress.

You can copy your world folder into any local folder. In that case, you may miss other customizations you've made to a server and move it somewhere safe

Warning: Take a full backup of your Minecraft server prior to updating your modpacks.

Note: Carefully note down all unique config settings before replacing your files.

Downloading the Updated Modpack

Before manually updating any mod pack, create a backup to prevent any loss in case of any errors.

Find the modpack Minecraft server download you want to update here or on any other website

Scroll down in the modpack and install the server pack


After installing, open the server pack zip file, and copy all the folders inside


Now, log in to your Apollo Panel

Open the Files tab

Find the same folders in the server as the ones in the server files zip file installed and delete them

For this step, you are required to transfer files. You can check out this guide on how to use an FTP client.

Now, using an FTP client, copy the new folders inside the server pack file to your Minecraft server.

Once done, you've now updated server pack, and your server should be running with no issues on the latest version.

Curseforge

Check out our guide on how to set up a modded Minecraft server using CurseForge for this method.

In the "My Modpacks" tab, find the modpack you want to update


Click on "Change Version" next to the "Play" button


Now, check the version you are using and update your modpack to the updated version.



Once installed, you've now updated the modpack on CurseForge!

Modrinth

Open your Modrith app

Open the "Library" tab and open the desired modpack


Click on the settings icon in the modpack


Open the "Installation" tab and click on "Change version"


Now, switch to the latest version desired



Once done, you've now installed your updated modpack

Feed The Beast

Open your Feed The Beast app

Open the "Library" tab and hover over the modpack you'd like to update


Click on "Versions"


Choose the correct version you'd like to update to and install



You've now updated the modpack on your Feed The Beast app

Technic

Open your Technic Launcher

Open the "Modpacks" tab


Click on the "Modpack Options" settings icon


Now, choose the "Latest version" and hit "Reinstall Pack"



Your mod pack should be on the latest updated server pack now!

Deleting and Adding a Modpack

Make sure to create a backup before deleting any files. Also, make sure you are using the compatible server version with your modpack before installing.

Open your Apollo Panel

Open the "Modpacks" tab

Find the modpack desired and click on "Install"

Turn on "Delete all server files before proceeding with modpack installation" and click on "Install Server"



Larger modpacks may take some time to install due to the number of plugins and the world files.

If your server isn't starting or you are facing errors, make sure you have installed the correct server version, which can be found on the mod packs website.

Still have questions about updating your Minecraft server's modpack?

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By: Ali A.

Updated on: 14/04/2025