How to Update Your Server to Minecraft 26.1 ("Tiny Takeover") Without Losing Your World

Preparation and Backups

Before updating your server to Minecraft 26.1 ("Tiny Takeover"), it is critical to create a full backup of your existing world data. Major version updates can occasionally cause compatibility issues with plugins or mods.

On AwakeNode

Navigate to the Backups tab in your panel and click Create Backup. This ensures you have a restore point if the update process encounters issues.

On other hosts

Use your SFTP client to download your world, world_nether, and world_the_end folders to your local machine. Ensure your server is completely stopped before initiating any file transfers.

Updating the Server

On AwakeNode

Our Version Changer tool simplifies this process. Navigate to the Startup tab, select the 26.1 version from the dropdown menu, and restart your server. The panel will automatically handle the necessary environment updates.

On other hosts / manually

1. Stop your server.
2. Download the official 26.1 server JAR file from the Minecraft website.
3. Replace your existing server JAR file via SFTP.
4. If you use custom startup flags, ensure they are compatible with the new version. If you require specific JVM or GC adjustments for 26.1, please open a ticket with your host's support team, as these are typically restricted.

Post-Update Considerations

Once the server is running on 26.1, check your console logs for any errors related to plugins or mods. If you are using Paper or Fabric, ensure you have updated your server software to a build that supports 26.1. If you notice performance degradation, you may need to upgrade your plan to increase your allocated RAM; on AwakeNode, this will automatically update your -Xmx startup flags without further configuration.