"The client is incompatible" in Minecraft

Version and mods

The game version does not match the server version. In the message, the server itself names the one you need - launch it.

  • Minecraft 26.3
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Briefly

The main reason. The rest and what to do - below

The server runs on a different version of Minecraft and does not have a compatibility plugin.

What it looks like

Client incompatible! Use %s Incompatible client! Please use %s

Incompatible version! Incompatible version!

The lines are from the game itself, in Russian and English; "%s" replaces the game with either a version, a cause or a key.

Why does he write like that?

  • The server runs on a different version of Minecraft and does not have a compatibility plugin.
  • In the list of servers this can be seen in advance: the version line is red, and instead of the ping it says “Incompatible version!”

What to do as a player

  1. Launch the version indicated in the message: it is selected in the launcher at startup.
  2. You can find out the server version in advance - in monitoring or in “Checking the server”.

What should a server owner do?

  • Install ViaVersion (and ViaBackwards for old clients) to allow players from other versions.

Frequently asked questions

What do you mean, "The client is incompatible" in Minecraft?

The game version does not match the server version. In the message, the server itself names the one you need - launch it.

Why does it say "The client is incompatible"?

The server works on a different version of Minecraft, and it has no compatibility plagiarium. The list of servers shows this in advance: the line of the version is red, and instead of pinging is "Incompatible version!"

How do you fix the "client is incompatible"?

Run the version of the message: it is selected on launch in the Luncher. The server version can be identified in advance, either by monitoring or by the server check.

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Error texts are from the localization of Minecraft 26.3 word for word; reasons and advice are editorial.