We have a video tutorial on how to install a data pack on your Minecraft server:
Data packs are a feature available for Minecraft worlds in versions 1.13 and later. They can add or override existing advancements, structures, recipes, and more.
NOTE: The data pack system is a feature that is exclusively available to Minecraft Java Edition. To add similar customizations on Bedrock Edition servers, refer to this guide: How to Install Behavior Packs on your Minecraft Server.
Data packs can be added to singleplayer or multiplayer worlds, and the installation process is the same.
HOW TO INSTALL A DATA PACK IN YOUR MINECRAFT SERVER
- Download the data pack you would like to use. Your data pack should be a folder or ZIP file.
- Access your server directory and navigate to the
/worlddirectory. Depending on your server configuration, your server's world directory may be named differently.
- In the world directory, open the
/datapacksfolder.
- In your datapacks folder, upload the data pack you would like to install.
- If the data pack is from Vanilla Tweaks, it will usually have
UNZIP_MEas part of its filename. You must unzip the file first by right clicking it and selecting Extract All.
- If the data pack is from Vanilla Tweaks, it will usually have
- Restart your server to apply the changes.
After installation, you may view and manage your data packs by using the /datapack command.
