How to upload .jar Minecraft server into your VPS Game Panel

Getting started guide, on how to upload Minecraft .jar server in Hostinger Game Panel.

Updated 2 weeks ago

1. Prepare Your .jar File:

  1. Make sure your Minecraft server .jar file is ready (e.g., server.jar or minecraft_server.jar).

  2. Rename it to something simple, such as server.jar, if needed.

2. Access the Hostinger Game Panel:

  1. Log in to your Hostinger Game Panel account.

  2. Select your Minecraft server instance from the list of servers and click on Manage.

VPS Game Panel Minecraft server card with the Manage button highlighted

3. Stop the Server:

  1. Click the Stop button to safely stop the server before uploading new files.

VPS game panel actions menu with Restart, Stop, Sleep, and Assistance buttons

4. Upload the .jar File:

  1. Navigate to the File Manager tab in the left-hand menu.

  2. Drag and drop your .jar file from your local machine to the root directory.

VPS Game Panel file manager showing minecraft_server.jar in the server root folder

5. Set the Server .jar File:

  1. Go back to the Configuration tab from the left-hand menu.

  2. Select Minecraft section.

  3. In the top tab select Server and Startup.

  4. Find the field labeled Server JAR.

  5. Replace the existing value with the name of your uploaded file (e.g., server.jar).

AMP Minecraft panel, Server and Startup tab with Server JAR section highlighted

6. Start the Server:

  1. Return to the Status tab.

  2. Click the Start button to launch the server using the new .jar file.