Update and Backup

What to Back Up Before Updating

  • config/ServerProperties.json
  • custom scripts/systemd or service manager wrapper
  • log history if needed

Safe Server Update

  1. Stop the server (stop or via service manager).
  2. Back up config/.
  3. Extract new release into a separate directory.
  4. Move your ServerProperties.json.
  5. Start and validate startup logs.

VoiceCraft 1.6.1 note

VoiceCraft v1.6.1 requires updating the Bedrock addon packages at the same time as the client/server binaries. The release fixes McHttp/McWss disconnect handling and ships addon-side changes for in-game voice icons, auto connection quality-of-life, and broadcasted events.

Safe Client Update

Client settings (Settings.json) are stored in ApplicationData/voicecraft, so they usually survive binary updates.

Compatibility

  • Client and server Major/Minor versions should match.
  • Patch versions may differ.

If problems appear after an update, start with Troubleshooting.