Minecraft Snapshot 22w06a Server Jar Download
Also known as snapshot, pre-release, release candidate.
Minecraft Snapshot 22w06a is a weekly development snapshot of Minecraft: Java Edition leading up to 1.18.2, published by Mojang on 9 Feb 2022. Its dedicated server jar is 44.3 MB and requires Java 17 or newer. The final Minecraft 1.18.2 was released on 28 Feb 2022.
Download
Download server.jar44.3 MB
Downloads from piston-data.mojang.com — Official — Mojang.
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How to verify this file on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Version facts
| Published by Mojang | |
|---|---|
| Channel | Preview (weekly) |
| Required Java | Java 17 or newer · Temurin 17 |
| File size | 44.3 MB |
| Licence / terms | Minecraft EULA |
| Upstream project | www.minecraft.net |
What changed
Newest upstream commits:
- #1 · 9 Feb 2022 Any type present in registries (blocks, items, biomes, etc.) can now have tags
- Tags can now be defined for any registry (blocks, items, biomes, etc. - see registries.json in report)
- New tags are stored in datapacks under tags directory (same as old ones) Names of new tag directories are the same as registry names (so /data/[namespace]/tags/potion and /data/[namespace]/tags/worldgen/biome) Existing tags (blocks, items, fluids, entity_types, game_events and functions) keep their name (for now)
- Names of new tag directories are the same as registry names (so /data/[namespace]/tags/potion and /data/[namespace]/tags/worldgen/biome)
- Existing tags (blocks, items, fluids, entity_types, game_events and functions) keep their name (for now)
Compatibility
No plugins or mods — the unmodified game exactly as Mojang ships it (data packs still work).
Players need a Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 22w06a client on the same version.
Minecraft Snapshot 22w06a in other server software
Known issues & safety notes
- Preview builds are experimental: they can corrupt or irreversibly upgrade worlds, and most plugins and mods do not support them yet. Test on a copy of your world.
How to set up Minecraft Snapshot 22w06a
- Install Java 17 or newer (e.g. Eclipse Temurin) and check it with
java -version. - Download
server.jarfrom Mojang (button above) into an empty folder. - Start it once with the script below; it creates
eula.txtand stops. - Set
eula=trueineula.txtto accept the Minecraft EULA, then start again. Players join on port25565.
Linux / macOS — start.sh
#!/bin/sh
# start.sh — Minecraft 22w06a
cd "$(dirname "$0")"
JAVA_MAJOR=$(java -version 2>&1 | awk -F'"' '/version/ {split($2, v, "."); print (v[1] == "1") ? v[2] : v[1]}')
if [ "$JAVA_MAJOR" -lt 17 ] 2>/dev/null; then
echo "Java 17 or newer is required (found Java $JAVA_MAJOR)."
exit 1
fi
java -Xms4G -Xmx4G -jar server.jar nogui
Windows — start.bat
@echo off REM start.bat — Minecraft 22w06a REM Needs Java 17 or newer: run "java -version" to check. java -Xms4G -Xmx4G -jar server.jar nogui pause
Rule of thumb: 2–4 GB for a few friends, 6–10 GB for a public server with plugins. Set -Xms equal to -Xmx and leave 1–1.5 GB for the operating system. How much RAM?
Docker
docker run -d -p 25565:25565 -e EULA=TRUE -e TYPE=VANILLA -e VERSION=22w06a --name mc itzg/minecraft-server
Uses the community itzg/minecraft-server image, which downloads the file itself.
Upgrading
FAQ
What Java version does Minecraft Snapshot 22w06a need?
Minecraft Snapshot 22w06a needs Java 17 or newer. Running it on an older Java fails with an UnsupportedClassVersionError mentioning class file version 61.0.
Is Minecraft Snapshot 22w06a safe for my survival world?
Only on a copy. Preview versions are experimental and upgrade worlds irreversibly; keep a backup and don't switch a live world to a snapshot, pre-release or release candidate.
Is this the Minecraft game or an APK?
No. This is the Java Edition dedicated server — software for hosting a world. It is not the game client and there is no Android APK. Phone and console players use Bedrock Edition.