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Updating Java 8

Recently, Mojang changed its authentication system. Players using Java 8 versions older than Update 91 can no longer log in to Minecraft servers, including ours.

To resolve this issue, update Java 8 on your computer.

 

Step 1: Uninstall yourYour existingExisting Java 8 version.Version

CurseforgeCurseForge users may not have an existing Java 8 version installed. If not, skip to Step 2.

Older Java 8 versions lack critical security fixes and must be removed before installing the new version.

  1. Open Settings → Apps → Installed Apps.

  2. Search for Java 8 in the list.

  3. Please selectSelect it and press Uninstall.

  4. Follow the confirmation prompts until it’it's entirely removed.

image.pngUninstall Java 8

 

Step 2: Install the latestLatest versionVersion of Java 8.8

This guide willcovers show you how to install theinstalling Oracle Java. Other Java Binariesbinaries doalso exist from organisations such as Adoptium and Amazon, which can also be used.

  1. Go to the official Java download page: Java 8 Manual Downloads.
  2. Under Windows, choose Java 8 (Offline 64-bit) and download the installer.
  3. Once downloaded, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

image.pngJava 8 download page

Following this, you should have the latest Java 8 installed.

If you have other versions of Java 8 installed, you may need to uninstall them or select the correct Java version in the relevant launcher settings.

 

Step 3: (CurseForge Only) Update Java Path in CurseForge launcherLauncher

If you use the CurseForge launcher, you may need to change the Java path to point to the non-default CurseForgecorrect Java version.

  1. Open the CurseForge launcherlauncher.
  2. Select the settings cog on the bottom left of the launcher.
  3. Select Minecraft and scroll down to "Java Versions)Versions.
    image.pngCurseForge Java Versions setting
  4. Select chooseChoose.
  5. Type C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_461\bin as the Filefile name and press enterEnter.

    image.pngJava path in file browser

  6. Select java.exe.

    image.pngSelect java.exe


The file location mightmay differ on certain systems. Contact staff if you are unable to find Java.exejava.exe.

After this you should be able to Joinjoin our servers using the curseforgeCurseForge launcherlauncher.


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