How to Update Your Minecraft Server to 1.21.11?

If you're running a Minecraft server and want to experience these thrilling new features that Mounts of Mayhem brings, updating your server is quick and easy; especially with WiseHosting's one-click update system. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the 1.21.11 update and how to safely upgrade your Minecraft server.

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Preparing to Update Your Minecraft Server

Before updating your Minecraft server to 1.21.11, taking proper precautions ensures a smooth transition without losing your world data or player progress.

Step 1: Back Up Your Server First

Creating a backup is the most important step before any server update. WiseHosting makes this simple with built-in backup functionality accessible directly from your control panel.

Step 2: Check Plugin Compatibility

If your server runs plugins (for Spigot, Paper, or similar server software), verify that your essential plugins are compatible with Minecraft 1.21.11 before updating. Visit each plugin's official page or development repository to check for updated versions.

Most popular plugins update within days of major Minecraft releases, but updating your server before plugins are ready could cause crashes or functionality issues.

Step 3: Notify Your Players

Give your community advance notice about the planned update, especially since players will need to update their own Minecraft clients to version 1.21.11 to connect to your upgraded server (unless you're using ViaVersion).

How to Update Your Minecraft Server to 1.21.11

1. Log into your control panel and navigate to your Minecraft server dashboard
2. Stop your server by clicking the stop button. Never change versions while your server is running
3. Navigate to the Version tab
4. Select Vanilla as the type and version 1.21.11 as the version from the dropdown list
5. Click the update/change version button to apply the new version
6. Wait for the update to complete, this typically takes just a few moments
7. Start your server and monitor the console for any errors during startup

Post-Update Checklist

After your server successfully starts on version 1.21.11, perform these quick checks to ensure everything works properly:

• Test core functionality: Join your server and verify you can move, break blocks, and interact with items
• Check world integrity: Visit important areas of your world to confirm they loaded correctly
• Test plugins: If running plugins, verify they load without errors in your console and function as expected
• Update plugins if needed: Install any available plugin updates for 1.21.11 compatibility
• Explore new content: Venture to ocean and desert biomes to encounter new mobs, or craft a spear to test the new weapon mechanics​

The Minecraft 1.21.11 Mounts of Mayhem update delivers exciting new content that breathes fresh life into combat, exploration, and mounted gameplay. Remember to back up your server before updating, check plugin compatibility, and follow the straightforward steps.