- Works with
- BungeeCord, Fabric, Folia, Paper, Sponge, Velocity
- Minecraft
- 1.10 to 26.1.2
- Downloads
- 1.5M
ViaBackwards is a utility plugin that allows players using older Java Edition clients to connect to newer Minecraft servers. It acts as an add-on to ViaVersion, bridging the gap between legacy versions and your current server environment.
It supports a wide range of loaders including BungeeCord, Fabric, Folia, Paper, Sponge, and Velocity.
Installing ViaBackwards
On AwakeNode
- Download the version of ViaBackwards for your server's software and Minecraft version from its Modrinth page.
- Open your server's Files tab, go to the
pluginsfolder and upload the.jarfile. You can also upload it over SFTP. - Restart your server from the Console tab.
On other hosts / manually
- Download the latest ViaBackwards jar file from Modrinth.
- Connect to your server via SFTP or use your host's File Manager.
- Upload the jar file into your server's
pluginsfolder. - Restart the server. Note that you must have ViaVersion installed for ViaBackwards to function.
Common issues
- Plugin not loading: Ensure you have installed ViaVersion, as ViaBackwards is an add-on and will not function independently.
- Connection errors: Verify that your server version is compatible with the ViaBackwards version you have installed.
- Missing features: Some features from newer updates cannot be backported to older clients; this is a limitation of the Minecraft protocol and not the plugin itself.
Performance
ViaBackwards runs primarily on the server's CPU to translate packets between client and server versions. While generally lightweight, having a large number of players on older versions may increase CPU usage. If you notice performance degradation, ensure your server is running on a high-performance plan. You can set your own startup command, JVM flags included, in the tab; the memory setting follows your plan.
