Minecraft: How to Install Addons on a Bedrock Server

This guide explains how to install custom Bedrock addons (.mcpack / .mcaddon) on your dedicated server.

1. Prepare the Addon Files

1

Download your addon file (.mcpack or .mcaddon ) to your computer.

2

Extract the file using a tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR.

3

Inside, locate the folder containing manifest.json

4

Identify pack types:

Behavior Pack → contains "type": "data"
Resource Pack → contains "type": "resources"

Note: Some addons include both - make sure you separate them correctly

2. Upload Files to Your Server

1

Stop your server.

2

Open the File Manager or your FTP client.

3

Navigate to:

behavior_packs/ (or development_behavior_packs/ )
resource_packs/ (or development_resource_packs/

4

Upload:

Behavior pack → behavior_packs/
Resource pack → resource_packs/

3. Activate Addons in Your World

1

Go to your world folder:

worlds/"your-world-name"/

2

Open or create:

world_behavior_packs.json
world_resource_packs.json

3

Open the addon’s manifest.json and copy:

uuid
version

4

Add them like this:

[

{

"pack_id": "YOUR-UUID-HERE",

"version": [1, 0, 0]

}

]

5

Repeat for both behavior and resource packs.

Note: Some addons require experimental features to be enabled. These can be added

Creating the world in single player and uploading it to the server
(Advanced) Using an NBT editor: https://wiki.bedrock.dev/nbt/experimental-education-edition.html

5. Start the Server

Alternative Method (Easier Setup)

1: Import the .mcaddon into your local Minecraft.
2: Create a new world and enable the addon.
3: Export the world as .mcworld .
4: Upload it to your server and replace your current world.

Important Notes

Marketplace addons usually do NOT work on dedicated servers
UUID must match exactly or the addon won’t load
Always backup your world before installing addons

Troubleshooting Tips

Addon not loading?
- Check JSON formatting (no missing commas)
- Verify UUID/version matches manifest.json
Server crashes?
- Remove the addon and restart
- Check if experimental features are required
Missing textures?
- Resource pack may not be installed or linked correctly