Fix Minecraft "Outdated Server!" / "Outdated Client!"
Outdated server! I'm still onOutdated client! Please useversion mismatchThese messages mean your Minecraft version and the server's don't match. "Outdated server" = your client is newer; "Outdated client" = your client is older. Here's how to fix it.
Match the version
The simplest fix: set your Minecraft launcher to the exact version the server runs. The error message tells you the server's version — create a launcher profile for it and join.
Server admin: let multiple versions in
If you don't want to force one version on everyone, run ViaVersion (and ViaBackwards/ViaRewind) on a Paper/Spigot server. It lets newer — and older — clients connect to your server version, so a launcher update never locks players out.
"Outdated server" means YOUR client is ahead of the server — downgrade your launcher or the admin should update the server. "Outdated client" means you're behind — update your launcher.
Match your launcher to the server version, or run ViaVersion on the server so any client version can join.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "Outdated server" mean in Minecraft?
Your client is on a newer version than the server. Either set your launcher to the server's version, or the server admin can update the server (or run ViaVersion to accept newer clients).
What does "Outdated client" mean?
Your client is older than the server. Update your Minecraft launcher to the server's version, or the server can run ViaBackwards to accept older clients.
How do I let all versions join my server?
Run ViaVersion (plus ViaBackwards/ViaRewind) on a Paper or Spigot server. It bridges version differences so players on many Minecraft versions can connect.
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