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# How to Add a Datapack to a Minecraft Server

Datapacks let you customize Minecraft without installing traditional mods. Depending on the datapack, you can add new gameplay mechanics, commands, recipes, world-generation changes, and other features.

Before installing one, verify that the datapack supports the **Minecraft version** running on your server.

## Install the Datapack

1. Sign in to the game panel at `gamepanel.fourseasonshosting.com`.
2. Open the server you want to modify.
3. Stop the server from the **Console** page.
4. Go to **Files** and locate your active world folder. The folder name should match the `level-name` setting in `server.properties`. In most cases, this will be `world`.
5. Open the `datapacks` folder inside the world directory.
6. Upload the datapack into this folder. You can drag the file directly into the file browser.
7. Start the server again.

### ZIP or Extracted Format?

Datapacks are distributed in different formats. Some are designed to remain as a `.zip` file, while others require you to extract the archive before Minecraft can recognize them.

Check the instructions provided by the datapack author before uploading it. Using the wrong format can prevent the datapack from loading correctly.

## Check if the Datapack Loaded

You can confirm that Minecraft detected the datapack from the server console.

Run:

```text theme={null}
datapack list
```

The command will display the datapacks currently recognized by your server.