How to add Datapacks to your Minecraft Server

Datapacks are a simple way to add new features, advancements, recipes, and more to your Minecraft world without needing complex mods. This guide will show you exactly how to install them on your MintServer.

Step 1: Download Your Datapack

First, find and download the datapack you want to use. They almost always come as a .zip file. Great sources for datapacks include Vanilla Tweaks, Planet Minecraft, and various creator websites.

Save the .zip file to a convenient location on your computer. It is important that you do not unzip the file. Minecraft reads the zipped folder directly.

Step 2: Locate the Datapacks Folder

You'll need to upload the datapack file directly into the correct folder on your server using the File Manager.

1. Log into your Game Panel and select your server.
2. Navigate to the File Manager from the menu on the left.
3. Double-click on your primary world folder. The default name is usually world, but you may have renamed it.
4. Inside your world folder, you will see a folder named datapacks. Double-click to open it.

If the datapacks folder does not exist inside your world folder, simply create it by clicking the New Folder button.

Step 3: Upload the Datapack File

Now that you're inside the /world/datapacks/ folder, you can upload your file.

1. Click the Upload button, which is typically at the top of the File Manager interface.
2. Select the .zip file you downloaded in Step 1 and wait for the upload to complete.

You should now see your datapack's .zip file listed inside the folder. You are now ready to activate it.

Step 4: Reload and Verify

For the server to recognize the new datapack, you need to either restart the server or use a simple command in the console.

Using the reload command is the fastest way.

1. Go to your server's Console page in the Game Panel.
2. Type the command reload and press Enter.

After a moment, the console will confirm the reload is complete. To check that your datapack is active, you can use the command /datapack list enabled in the console or as an OP in-game. You should see your new datapack in the list!

That's it! Your datapack is now installed and running on your server.