# How to Install and Manage Datapacks on Your Minecraft Server (/docs/minecraft/manage-datapacks)



Datapacks are a vanilla Minecraft feature that lets you customize recipes, loot tables, advancements, world generation, and more — without installing mods or plugins. They work on any server type.

Installing a Datapack [#installing-a-datapack]

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    Download a datapack [#1-download-a-datapack]

    Download a datapack `.zip` file from sources like [Vanilla Tweaks](https://vanillatweaks.net/), [Planet Minecraft](https://www.planetminecraft.com/data-packs/), or [Modrinth](https://modrinth.com/).
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    Upload to your server [#2-upload-to-your-server]

    Access the [XGamingServer panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), go to `Files`, navigate to `/world/datapacks/` (replace `world` with your world folder name), and upload the `.zip` file. **Do not extract it.**
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    Apply the datapack [#3-apply-the-datapack]

    Either restart the server or run the following command in `Console`:

    ```
    reload
    ```
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    Verify installation [#4-verify-installation]

    In `Console`, run:

    ```
    datapack list
    ```

    Your datapack should appear in the enabled list.
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Managing Datapacks [#managing-datapacks]

| Command                    | Description                  |
| -------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| `/datapack list`           | List all available datapacks |
| `/datapack enable [name]`  | Enable a datapack            |
| `/datapack disable [name]` | Disable a datapack           |
| `/reload`                  | Reload all datapacks         |

Removing a Datapack [#removing-a-datapack]

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    Disable the datapack [#1-disable-the-datapack]

    In `Console`, run `/datapack disable [name]`.
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    Delete the file [#2-delete-the-file]

    Go to `Files`, navigate to `/world/datapacks/`, and delete the `.zip` file.

    > 📝 **Note:** Datapacks are world-specific. If you have multiple worlds (via Multiverse), each world has its own `datapacks` folder.

    > 💡 **Tip:** Datapacks are great for vanilla-friendly customization. If you need more complex changes, consider [installing mods](/docs/minecraft/mod-setup) or [plugins](/docs/minecraft/plugin-setup) instead.

    > ⚠️ **Warning:** Some datapacks modify world generation. These only affect newly generated chunks — existing terrain won't change.

    If you need help, join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com/).
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