How do I install datapacks?

📦 How to Install Datapacks on Your Minecraft Server

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🧠 What Are Datapacks?

Datapacks are the official way to customize Minecraft Java Edition without mods.
They can add new recipes, advancements, loot tables, structures, functions, and more — no plugins or client-side changes needed!

🛠️ How to Install a Datapack:

Log into the Control Panel.

Click 'Manage' next to your server.

Go to 'File Management'.

Open your world folder.

(Usually named world, unless you’ve changed it.)

Open the datapacks folder inside the world folder.

Upload your datapack:

Click the Upload button.
Upload the .zip file or the extracted datapack folder here.

Restart your server to apply the changes.

🌎 Important Notes

✅ Datapacks are installed per world — be sure you're uploading them to the correct world folder if you have multiple worlds.
✅ Read the datapack instructions — some require /reload or manual enabling.
✅ Always back up your world before installing or removing datapacks, especially if you're running large or complex servers.

Updated on: 25/04/2025

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