Minecraft: Java Edition ยท Patch release
Minecraft 1.20.6
1.20.6 was a single fix hotfix for a trader llama inventory bug during world upgrade. It keeps protocol 766, so it is compatible with 1.20.5 servers.
- Released
- Server needs
- Java 21
- Protocol
- 766
Seven days free, no card. Pick 1.20.6 when you create the server, or switch an existing one from the panel.
What changed in Minecraft 1.20.6
The fixes and changes of this release.
- Fixed trader llama inventories shifting and losing items during upgrade
- Compatible with 1.20.5 servers
- Single bug fix release
Mobs
- Trader llama inventories no longer shift or lose items when upgrading a world
Running a Minecraft 1.20.6 server
What the release means for whoever runs the server.
- Requires Java SE 21
- Protocol version 766
- Data pack format 41
- Compatible with 1.20.5 servers
Before you update a world: take a backup. A world opened in 1.20.6 cannot be opened in an older version again. How backups work here.
1.20.6 on FadeHost
- The right Java, set for you
- A 1.20.6 server needs Java 21, and the panel starts it with a Java that fits. Nothing to install, nothing to pick.
- Server software for 1.20.6
- PaperPurpurVanillaFabricForgeNeoForge
- Who can join
- Players on 1.20.6 and on 1.20.5: the network protocol is the same.
Questions about 1.20.6
When was Minecraft 1.20.6 released?
Minecraft: Java Edition 1.20.6 was released on April 29, 2024.
What Java version does a Minecraft 1.20.6 server need?
Java 21. On FadeHost the server starts with the right Java for its Minecraft version on its own, so there is nothing to install or switch.
What did Minecraft 1.20.6 change?
1.20.6 was a single fix hotfix for a trader llama inventory bug during world upgrade. It keeps protocol 766, so it is compatible with 1.20.5 servers.
Can players on another version join a 1.20.6 server?
Players on 1.20.5 can: the network protocol (766) is the same. Any other version has to match the server, unless a Paper server runs plugins such as ViaVersion and ViaBackwards.
Can I update my world to Minecraft 1.20.6?
Yes. Take a backup, switch the server to 1.20.6 and start it: the world is converted on the first boot. A world opened in 1.20.6 cannot be opened in an older version again, so keep the backup until you are sure.
How do I start a Minecraft 1.20.6 server?
Create a server on FadeHost and pick 1.20.6 in the software list: Paper, Purpur, Vanilla, Fabric, Forge and NeoForge are there for this version. It is online in about a minute. The free tier runs a 2 GB server at no cost, and a paid server is sized to the RAM you need.
The release before
Minecraft 1.20.5 Armored Paws
April 23, 2024
The release after
Minecraft 1.21 Tricky Trials
June 13, 2024
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Release facts from the Minecraft Wiki:Java Edition 1.20.6. Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang; FadeHost is not affiliated with Mojang or Microsoft.