Connecting on your Minecraft server from a different minecraft version than the one your server has is easy. This guide covers how install the ViaVersion plugin to allow that on your server.
Important Information:
- The ViaVersion plugin requires a Spigot/Paper, Bukkit or Fabric-Cardboard server.
- Players connecting with outdated clients may have missing content from newer minecraft versions.
| Plugin | Functionality | Minecraft Versions |
| ViaVersion |
Required by all others listed and allows newer client versions to connect to older server versions | 1.8 - 1.20.x |
| ViaBackwards |
Add-on that expands compatibility and allows older client versions to connect to newer servers | 1.9 - 1.20.x |
| ViaRewind | Allows players running 1.7 or 1.8 clients to connect to modern servers | 1.7+ |
Steps:
- Download the required plugins explained above
- Login to your game panel here
- Head over to Files tab
- Locate the "plugins" folder and click on it
- Upload the .jar files from the plugins you downloaded previously
- Restart your serever
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