Skip to main content “Server Outdated” or “Incompatible Version” Encountering “Server Outdated” or “Incompatible Version” errors is a common issue when your Minecraft client version doesn’t match your server version.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. ⚠️
⚠️ 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
⚠️ 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⚠️ “Outdated server!”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⚠️ “Outdated client!”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
⚙️ Step 1: Check Your Server Version First, determine what version your server is running:
⚙️ Using the Console
➡️ Access your HostByte control panel
➡️ Open the console tab
➡️ Type: /version or /ver
➡️ Note the exact version number
⚙️ Using the File Manager
➡️ Navigate to your server directory
➡️ Look for server.jar or spigot.jar
➡️ Check the file name for version information
➡️ Or check server.properties for version details
