Minecraft Bedrock | How To Switch Between Minecraft Editions

caution

Always exercise caution and ensure you have backups before making significant changes to your server.

Follow these steps to smoothly switch between Minecraft editions:

1. Stop Your Server:

   • Pause your Minecraft server to initiate the edition switch.

2. Access Game Switcher:

   • Click on the Game Switcher button, which provides easy access to changing your Minecraft version.

3. Choose Minecraft Version:

   • From the dropdown menu, select the Minecraft edition you wish to switch to. Whether it's moving from Java to Bedrock or vice versa, the choice is yours.

4. Initiate the Switch:

   • Click the Switch button to begin the version switch process.

5. Review Warning:

   • You'll receive a warning message stating, This will delete all your files and will not be recoverable. Do you want to continue?
   • If you haven't created a backup of your server and would like to do so, click Cancel to make a backup. Return to these steps once you're ready.
   • If you're comfortable losing your data and have a backup, click OK.

6. Installation Procedure:

   • A popup will appear, guiding you through the installation process for your server's new Minecraft version.

7. Patience Pays Off:

   • The installation might take a few minutes. Take a break and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while the process completes.

8. Ready to Play:

   • Once the installation is complete, your Minecraft edition switch is ready for you to enjoy.

Remember, the steps outlined above provide a seamless way to switch between Minecraft editions, catering to your gaming preferences. Just a few clicks can get you into the version you're excited to explore.