Minecraft snapshots are experimental game versions, offering a glimpse into upcoming features and changes before their official release. Primarily available for the Java Edition, these snapshots are identified by a naming convention that includes the year, week, and release order (e.g., 23w04a for the fourth snapshot in week 4 of 2023 for version 1.20). Snapshots are designed for players eager to test new features and provide valuable feedback to Mojang, Minecraft's developer.
Note: Snapshots can be unstable and may cause world corruption, lag, or server faults. A new world is highly recommended when using Snapshots.
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Under the Minecraft Tools tab, choose Minecraft Jar.
4. Under Modloader, select Vanilla Minecraft.
5. Click Install on the desired snapshot version.
6. Confirm the Game Version and choose Next.
7. Choose what to do with the existing server files and click Next.
8. Press the Confirm button.
9. Start the server.