Minecraft snapshots are experimental versions of the game, offering 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. A new world is highly recommended when using Snapshots.
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Select the Minecraft Tools tab and choose Modloader.
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 files, then press Next.
Note: Learn how to use the Instance Manager for existing files here.
8. Press the Confirm button.
9. Start the server.