--- title: "How to fix the outdated client or outdated server error in Minecraft | StreetHosting" description: "Learn how to fix the Minecraft outdated client or outdated server error by matching the game version, the launcher and the server software." url: "https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-outdated-client" type: "page" language: "en-US" --- Minecraft · 2 min · Beginner Published on Jun 1, 2026 · Updated on Aug 26, 2026 # Fix the outdated client or outdated server error in Minecraft This error shows up when the client and the server run different versions. With a simple process you can fix it fast and avoid it next time. 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Fix it by choosing the same version the server uses in your launcher. ## Why the error appears[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-outdated-client#por-que-o-erro-aparece) Minecraft requires the client and the server to speak the same language. When one side is on a different version, the login is blocked and the game shows this message. * The server was updated and the player stayed on the old version. * The player updated the launcher and the server stayed on the previous version. * A modpack needs a specific version and the client opened the wrong profile. ## How to find the right version[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-outdated-client#como-descobrir-a-versao-certa) 1. Check in the panel which version is set on the server. 2. Confirm that the active jar is the one expected for this world. 3. Share that version with your community in a pinned message. If the server uses mods, check the modpack list too. You will find useful details in this guide on [hosting for modpacks](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/minecraft-modpack-hosting). Without access to the panel, you can still find the version from the outside: look up the IP on [MC Status](https://mcstatus.streethosting.com.br/?utm%5Fsource=streethosting&utm%5Fmedium=site&utm%5Fcampaign=tools&utm%5Fcontent=guia%3Acorrigir-erro-outdated-client-server-minecraft) and use exactly the version it shows when you pick the profile in the launcher. ## How to fix it in minutes[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-outdated-client#como-corrigir-em-minutos) * Select the correct profile in the launcher. * Confirm the version in the server panel. * Test with a staff account before opening it to everyone. * Record a standard version for future updates. To avoid repeat errors, keep a simple update cycle with advance notice and a set date. That prevents confusion for new players. If you are setting up the server right now, use [the complete setup guide](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/how-to-create-a-minecraft-server) as your starting point. In this guide * [Why the error appears](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-outdated-client#por-que-o-erro-aparece) * [How to find the right version](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-outdated-client#como-descobrir-a-versao-certa) * [How to fix it in minutes](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-outdated-client#como-corrigir-em-minutos) ## Frequently asked questions Do I always have to update to the newest version? Not necessarily. What matters is that the client and the server are on the same version. Can a cracked launcher cause this error? It can, especially when it uses the wrong profile. The most common cause is still a version mismatch. Is this related to lag? Not directly. 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