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title: "How Do I Add a Resource Pack to My Minecraft Server?"
description: "How to add resource pack"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/86-how-do-i-add-a-resource-pack-to-my-minecraft-server
collection: "Minecraft"
updated: 2026-06-01
language: en
---

# How Do I Add a Resource Pack to My Minecraft Server?

How to add resource pack

### Summary

Resource packs are downloadable files that change Minecraft’s visuals - from textures and animations to UI elements like paintings. While they’re usually client-side, server admins can require them so everyone shares the same visual experience. Be aware that some packs (like X-Ray packs) can be used to cheat - we recommend enabling anti-XRay measures to prevent abuse.

### Adding a Resource Pack to Your Server

1.  **Log in to the ChipHead Panel.**
    
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2.  **Stop your server.**
    
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3.  **Upload Your Resource Pack Online**
    
    Minecraft requires a **direct download link** (ending in `.zip`) that the server can send to players.
    
    Players can host the `.zip` on:
    
    -   Dropbox (direct link format)
        
    -   GitHub releases
        
    -   A static file host (e.g., your panel’s file hosting if available)
        
    -   Your own website
        
4.  **Add the Resource Pack to Game Config**  
    Go to:
    
    **Configuration > Game Config > Advanced Settings**
    
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    Scroll down to the Settings section and fill in:
    
    **Resource Pack URL**
    
    Paste the direct download link to the `.zip`.
    
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    **Resource Pack SHA1**  
    Paste the SHA1 hash of the `.zip`.
    
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    **Require-Resource-Pack**  
    Enable this if you want players _forced_ to accept the pack.
    
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    **Resource Pack Prompt**  
    Optional message shown to players when joining.
    
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5.  **Start your server.**
    
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### Adding a Resource Pack to Your Minecraft Client

1.  Press Windows + R to open the Run menu.
    
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2.  Type %appdata%/.minecraft/resourcepacks and press OK.
    
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3.  Place your resource pack into this folder.
    
4.  Launch Minecraft.
    
5.  Go to Options > Resource Packs.
    
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6.  Select the arrow on the pack’s icon to move it across and activate it.
    
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