{"id":16419,"date":"2025-06-17T16:05:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T16:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=16419"},"modified":"2025-06-18T13:50:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T13:50:46","slug":"how-to-update-your-minecraft-server-to-1-21-6","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-update-your-minecraft-server-to-1-21-6\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Update Your Minecraft Server to 1.21.6"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Get ready to soar through the skies, battle airborne mobs, and explore floating loot with Minecraft\u2019s newest update, version 1.21.6!<\/strong> This update, titled <strong>\u201cChase the Skies,\u201d<\/strong> is officially live, and you can play it today on your very own GGServers server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udea8 <strong>Play with the latest version \u2014 fully supported on GGServers!<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udca5 Use code <code>HAPPYGHAST<\/code> at checkout for <strong>25% OFF<\/strong> your Minecraft server:<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\">https:\/\/ggservers.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 How to Update Your Minecraft Server to 1.21.6 (Vanilla)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Updating your server is simple and only takes a few clicks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stop<\/strong> your server from the panel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head to the <strong>Server Type Installer<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Vanilla &gt; 1.21.6 &gt; Latest<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Install<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start<\/strong> your server again and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-308-1024x528.png\" alt=\"GGServers control panel showing how to install Minecraft 1.21.6 using the Server Type Installer with Vanilla selected.\" class=\"wp-image-2656\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Follow these steps on GGServers to update your server to Minecraft 1.21.6 using the Server Type Installer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd12 <strong>Don&#8217;t forget to backup your world first:<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-create-a-backup-of-your-world\/\">How to create a backup<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2699\ufe0f What If You\u2019re Using Paper, Geyser, or Plugins?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re using <strong>Paper<\/strong>, <strong>Purpur<\/strong>, or any other modded server type, you may need to wait for them to release official 1.21.6 support. In the meantime:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 You can temporarily switch to <strong>Vanilla<\/strong> to explore the update<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 For <strong>Geyser users<\/strong> (Java + Bedrock cross-play), <strong>ViaVersion<\/strong> typically updates first, letting Bedrock players connect using the latest client<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep an eye on your plugins and Geyser builds for compatibility updates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfae Play the \u201cChase the Skies\u201d Update on GGServers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no better time to start a new adventure with friends. Whether you&#8217;re running a skyblock challenge or exploring floating fortresses, <strong>GGServers makes it lag-free and easy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf1f <strong>Use code <code>HAPPYGHAST<\/code> at checkout to get 25% OFF your Minecraft server!<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\">Get Started Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcd6 Read More About the Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve prepared a full breakdown with tips, features, and gameplay previews:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/blog\/tag\/minecraft-chase-the-skies\/\">Click here to read the full \u201cChase the Skies\u201d article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Reminder:<\/strong> Always keep your backups up to date and check plugin compatibility before switching server types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udfe2 Ready to fly? 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