Minecraft snapshots are experimental versions of the game that offer a glimpse of 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, the developer of Minecraft.
Note: Snapshots can be unstable and may cause world corruption, lag, or server faults.
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Select the Minecraft Tools tab and choose Modloader.
4. In the Search field, input snapshot or the specific version.
5. Click Install on the desired snapshot.
6. Choose an option for existing files and click Next.
7. Press Confirm.
8. Wait for the installation to finish.
9. Hit Start Server.