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“Server Outdated” or “Incompatible Version”

Encountering “Server Outdated” or “Incompatible Version” errors is a common issue when your Minecraft client version doesn’t match your server version. This guide will help you resolve these version compatibility problems quickly and effectively. ⚠️

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⚠️ Understanding Version Compatibility

Minecraft version mismatches occur when:
  • ❌ Client Version - Your Minecraft launcher version
  • ❌ Server Version - Your server’s Minecraft version
  • ❌ Protocol Version - Network communication version
  • ❌ Mod/Plugin Compatibility - Addon version requirements

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⚠️ Common Error Messages

Typical version errors:
  • ⚠️ “Outdated server!” - Client is newer than server
  • ⚠️ “Outdated client!” - Server is newer than client
  • ⚠️ “Incompatible version” - Major version mismatch
  • ⚠️ “Protocol version mismatch” - Network protocol issue

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⚙️ Step 1: Check Your Server Version

First, determine what version your server is running:

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⚙️ Using the Console

  1. ➡️ Access your HostByte control panel
  2. ➡️ Open the console tab
  3. ➡️ Type: /version or /ver
  4. ➡️ Note the exact version number

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⚙️ Using the File Manager

  1. ➡️ Navigate to your server directory
  2. ➡️ Look for server.jar or spigot.jar
  3. ➡️ Check the file name for version information
  4. ➡️ Or check server.properties for version details