1. Prepare Your .jar
File:
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Make sure your Minecraft server
.jar
file is ready (e.g.,server.jar
orminecraft_server.jar
). -
Rename it to something simple, such as server.jar, if needed.
2. Access the Hostinger Game Panel:
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Log in to your Hostinger Game Panel account.
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Select your Minecraft server instance from the list of servers and click on Manage.

3. Stop the Server:
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Click the Stop button to safely stop the server before uploading new files.

4. Upload the .jar
File:
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Navigate to the File Manager tab in the left-hand menu.
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Drag and drop your
.jar
file from your local machine to the root directory.

5. Set the Server .jar
File:
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Go back to the Configuration tab from the left-hand menu.
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Select Minecraft section.
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In the top tab select Server and Startup.
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Find the field labeled Server JAR.
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Replace the existing value with the name of your uploaded file (e.g.,
server.jar
).

6. Start the Server:
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Return to the Status tab.
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Click the Start button to launch the server using the new
.jar
file.