Minecraft Bedrock | How to Add a Behavior Pack on a Minecraft Bedrock Server

Summary

Installing a Behavior Pack on your Minecraft Bedrock server provides the ability to customize the gameplay by altering or adding new mechanics, items, and behaviors. This feature allows server owners to craft distinct experiences, such as unique mobs, tools, and game rules, fostering creativity and enhancing player interaction. By incorporating behavior packs, servers can offer personalized content that aligns with specific themes or caters to player preferences, setting them apart from others.

Requirements

important

• The behavior pack version must be compatible with your server version.
• Note: Manually adding behavior packs to a server-generated world will not work on worlds that were originally created in single-player mode.

How to Add a Behavior Pack on a Minecraft Bedrock Server (Manual Installation)

tip

To enable file extensions on Windows:

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Click on the View tab in the ribbon.
3. Check the box labeled File name extensions.

Now, file extensions will be visible for all files.

1. Download and Extract the Behavior Pack
   If your behavior pack is a .mcpack file, change the file extension to .zip, then extract the contents of the file.

2. Edit the manifest.json File
   Right-click the manifest.json file within the extracted folder and open it with Notepad (or your preferred text editor). Some behavior packs may include separate B (Behavior) and R (Resource) folders.

3. Minimize the Folder
   Keep the folder open for reference throughout the rest of the setup process.

4. Access the Hyper Layer Control Panel
   Log in to the Hyper Layer Game Control Panel to manage your server.

5. Stop Your Server
   It's essential to stop your server before making changes to the world configuration.

6. Connect to Your Server via SFTP
   Use an SFTP client to access your Minecraft Bedrock server. For detailed instructions on how to connect using SFTP, refer to the SFTP setup guide.

7. Navigate to the behavior_packs Folder
   Once connected, open the behavior_packs folder in your server's file directory.

8. Upload the Behavior Pack Folder
   Drag and drop the folder you extracted earlier into the behavior_packs folder.

9. Go to the File Manager in the Hyper Layer Game Control Panel
   Return to the Game Control Panel and switch to the File Manager tab.

10. Locate Your World Folder
    Navigate to /worlds/[World Name]. The world name will depend on the current server save.

11. Create the Behavior Pack Configuration File
    Click on New File to create a new file in this directory.

12. Name the File world_behavior_packs.json
    When prompted, name the file world_behavior_packs.json and click OK.

13. Paste the Behavior Pack Configuration
    In the file editor, paste the following code:

    [
      {
        "pack_id": "Paste uuid from manifest.json here",
        "version": [0, 0, 0]
      }
    ]

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• Replace the pack_id Value
  Replace the pack_id value with the UUID found in the manifest.json file you opened in step 2.

• Replace the Version Number
  Update the version array with the version numbers from the manifest.json file.

• Save the Configuration File
  Click Save & Exit to save the new configuration file.

tip

If you want to add more behavior packs, you can use the following json code in the world_behavior_packs.json file:

[
  {
    "pack_id": "Paste uuid from manifest.json for pack 1 here",
    "version": [0, 0, 0]
  },
  {
    "pack_id": "Paste uuid from manifest.json for pack 2 here",
    "version": [0, 0, 0]
  },
  {
    "pack_id": "Paste uuid from manifest.json for pack 3 here",
    "version": [0, 0, 0]
  }
]

14. Start the Server
    After saving the new configuration, Start your server to apply the behavior pack.

How to Add a Behavior Pack on a Minecraft Bedrock Server (Using Uploaded World Method)

1. Download the Behavior Pack
   Download the behavior pack you want to install, ensuring the file is either .mcpack or .mcaddon. Place it in an empty folder for easy access.

2. Launch Minecraft Bedrock Edition
   Open Minecraft and allow the game to fully load.

3. Import the Pack
   Double-click the downloaded behavior pack file to automatically import it into the game.

4. Create a New World
   Click Play, then select Create New World to start a fresh world.

5. Adjust World Settings
   Modify the world settings as needed for your server setup.

6. Activate the Behavior Pack
   In the Behavior Packs section, toggle the imported addon to activate it.

8. Verify Active Packs
   Go to the Active tab to confirm which packs are activated.

9. Finalize World Creation
   Once the packs are activated, click Create to generate the new world.

10. Return to the Main Menu
    After the world is created, go back to the main menu.

11. Edit the Created World
    Click Play, then select the pencil icon next to the world you just created.

12. Export the World
    On the Game tab, scroll down and click Export World to save it to a folder.

13. Save the World File
    Export the world to a folder on your computer for future use.

14. Minimize the Folder
    Keep the folder minimized for reference later.

15. Access the Hyper Layer Control Panel
    Log in to your Hyper Layer Game Control Panel to manage your server.

16. Stop Your Server
    Temporarily stop the server to prepare for the file upload.

17. Connect to Your Server via SFTP
    Use your SFTP client to connect to the server. Refer to the SFTP setup guide for details.

18. Navigate to the worlds Folder
    Once connected, open the worlds directory in your server file structure.

19. Create a New Directory for the World
    Right-click and select New Directory (or New Folder) to create a folder for your world.

20. Upload the .MCWORLD File
    Drag and drop the .mcworld file you exported earlier into the newly created folder.

21. Rename the .MCWORLD File
    Right-click on the .mcworld file and select Rename. Change the file extension to .zip.

22. Unarchive the .zip File
    After renaming, Go back into the Hyper Layer Game Control Panel > File Manager, right-click the .zip file and select Extract to extract its contents.

23. Update the Server Properties
    Go to the Configuration Files tab in the Hyper Layer Control Panel and choose Server Properties.

24. Set the World Name
    In the World Name= section, change the value to match your world’s folder name.

25. Save the Changes
    Click the Save & Exit button to apply the changes.

26. Restart the Server
    Start your server to load the new world with the behavior pack enabled.