Minecraft Snapshot 22w07a Server Jar Download
Also known as snapshot, pre-release, release candidate.
Minecraft Snapshot 22w07a is a weekly development snapshot of Minecraft: Java Edition leading up to 1.18.2, published by Mojang on 16 Feb 2022. Its dedicated server jar is 44.4 MB and requires Java 17 or newer. The final Minecraft 1.18.2 was released on 28 Feb 2022.
Download
Download server.jar44.4 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 | 44.4 MB |
| Licence / terms | Minecraft EULA |
| Upstream project | www.minecraft.net |
What changed
Newest upstream commits:
- #1 · 16 Feb 2022 Biome tags are now used to determine which biomes a structure can generate in
- MC-237110 Grass blocks can generate underwater
- MC-238977 Glow squids spawn in villager farms and wells in superflat worlds
- MC-243190 Rooted dirt can replace cave vines
- MC-244683 Tropical Fish in lush caves spawn in bubble columns
Compatibility
No plugins or mods — the unmodified game exactly as Mojang ships it (data packs still work).
Players need a Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 22w07a client on the same version.
Minecraft Snapshot 22w07a 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 22w07a
- 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 22w07a
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 22w07a 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=22w07a --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 22w07a need?
Minecraft Snapshot 22w07a needs Java 17 or newer. Running it on an older Java fails with an UnsupportedClassVersionError mentioning class file version 61.0.
Is Minecraft Snapshot 22w07a 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.