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Updates

Minecraft Server Snapshot: Setup, Updates and Safety

Snapshots let you try upcoming Minecraft features early, and a snapshot server lets friends test them together. Here is how to set one up, keep versions matched and avoid wrecking your main world or your mods.

November 10, 2026 ยท 9 min read