Before we get into how to do this; the Spigot snapshot release is not stable and should NOT be used in production environment servers. A lot of plugins still need to be updated to support 1.18, so expect bugs, and expect issues. DedicatedMC is not responsible for any sort of damage to worlds as a result of updating ahead of a stable release.
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Step 1:
Before you update to a snapshot release, make sure to run the --forceUpgrade command in your server startup arguments. In this guide, we will be using the DedicatedMC Raw Power Panel.
Step 2:
It should promptly upgrade all existing chunks in your current worlds. Allow it to finish, and your server to fully boot. Once it fully boots, turn it back off.
Step 3:
Upload the compiled Spigot jar in the main server directory. Click "Upload" in the top right of your Raw Power Panel and select the spigot jar in your local system.
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Step 4:
Change the name in "Startup Settings" to the name of your spigot jar.
Step 5:
Run another pass of --forceUpgrade and allow it to finish and your server to fully boot. Turn your server off after it finishes startup completely.
Step 6:
Disable the --forceUpgrade command by either removing the argument or changing the 1 to a 0 from the DedicatedMC Raw Power Panel.
Step 7:
Start your server back up and look for any errors and report them promptly to the Spigot bug tracker.
Enjoy 1.18 Pre-Release 5 and be on the lookout for Paper's release and full version of 1.18!
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