You can handle Minecraft Bedrock server hosting with addons on AtrbCode by uploading your .mcpack or .mcaddon files through the panel, then enabling them in the world settings. Bedrock hosting starts at $0.69 per month on the Ur plan. This guide covers the upload steps, pack activation, and common problems.
How Bedrock server hosting with addons works on AtrbCode
Minecraft Bedrock addons are packs that modify the game. A behavior pack changes how the game behaves: new items, mobs, blocks or mechanics. A resource pack changes how things look or sound. Most addons are distributed as a .mcpack file, which contains one pack, or a .mcaddon file, which bundles a behavior pack and a resource pack together.
On an AtrbCode Bedrock server, you upload these files into your server's file area, then activate them in the world. The process is manual: you place the packs in the correct folders and list them in the world's pack files. This works the same way on any Bedrock server, and the file upload guide walks through getting files onto your server.
What are .mcpack and .mcaddon files?
A .mcpack is a single behavior pack or resource pack. If you download a .zip file that contains a pack, you can normally rename it to .mcpack after checking that the structure is correct. A .mcaddon is a bundle that contains a behavior pack and a resource pack in one file. To use a .mcaddon, you may need to open it as a zip archive and extract the two .mcpack files inside, unless your panel extracts it for you.
Step 1: Get the addon files
Download the addon you want from a source you trust. Check that it is built for the current Minecraft Bedrock version running on your server. Many addons publish version notes; if a pack is built for a newer or older version, it may not load correctly. Keep both the behavior pack and resource pack together, because many addons need both parts to work.
Step 2: Upload the addon files
Open your AtrbCode server panel and go to the file area. The file upload guide covers this in detail.
- If you have a
.mcaddon, extract it first and get the.mcpackfiles inside. - Upload the
.mcpackfiles to your server. - Place behavior packs in the world's
behavior_packsfolder and resource packs in theresource_packsfolder. If those folders do not exist, create them inside the world folder.
The same structure applies to any Bedrock server, so you can follow the addon author's installation notes and adjust the paths to match your server.
Step 3: Enable the behavior and resource packs
After the files are uploaded, you need to tell the world to load them. In the world folder, open world_behavior_packs.json for behavior packs and world_resource_packs.json for resource packs. Each entry needs a pack_id and a version field, matching the pack's manifest. If your panel has a visual pack selector, use that instead of editing JSON by hand.
Edit the file, add the pack information, save it, and restart the server. The restart makes Bedrock read the updated pack list and apply the changes.
Step 4: Test the addon
Join your server from a Bedrock client. If the addon is resource only, you may see the new textures immediately. If it is a behavior pack, test the new items, mobs or mechanics. Some addons require experimental gameplay to be turned on in the world settings; the addon author normally says so on the download page.
If the addon does not appear, do not start changing other settings. First check the folders and JSON entries, then restart again.
Enabling behavior packs and resource packs on Bedrock
This section is the core of Bedrock server hosting with addons: making the packs active. The order of packs in the JSON files can matter when several packs change the same thing, so keep the list tidy and remove entries for packs you no longer use.
When a player joins, the server sends the resource pack to the client. The player may need to accept the pack download on their device. If the pack is very large, the join may take longer. For a small survival server, one or two packs usually work well.
Common problems with Bedrock addons
Pack not showing up. This usually means the pack files are in the wrong folder, the manifest UUID does not match the JSON entry, or the server was not restarted after the change.
Version mismatch. The pack may be built for a different Minecraft version than your server. Check the author's version notes and update the pack or change your server version with the help of the version guide.
Behavior pack active but resource pack missing. A .mcaddon contains two packs; if you only uploaded the behavior part, the visuals will not change. Extract and upload both packs, then list both in their JSON files.
Players cannot download the resource pack. This can depend on the client device and the pack size. Ask players to accept the download when prompted, and test with a smaller pack first if joining fails.
Recommended addons for a Bedrock Survival server
For a Bedrock Survival world, start with small, well-maintained addons that change one thing at a time. That makes problems easier to isolate. A quality-of-life pack that adds simple items or a visual pack that improves the sky are both low-risk first choices. Avoid large packs that overhaul the whole game until you have tested the basic workflow.
The Bedrock Survival template gives you a survival world ready to extend with addons. Upload your chosen packs after the server is created, then test with one player before inviting a group.
FAQ
Can I use addons on an AtrbCode Bedrock server?
Yes. You upload the addon files to the server and enable them in the world. The process is manual, so you manage the folders and JSON lists yourself.
Do I need a special plan to run addons?
No special plan is required. Addons are uploaded through the panel's file area, which is part of Bedrock hosting. The process is the same regardless of plan size; if you are unsure whether your plan includes file management, check your plan's features in the panel or contact support.
Will addons work for players on phones and consoles?
Bedrock addons work on Bedrock clients, including phones and Windows 10/11. Consoles can join Bedrock servers, but console platforms may have limitations on downloading external content. Test with a phone or Windows client first.
How do I fix an addon that does not show up after upload?
Check that the pack files are in the correct folders, the UUID in the JSON file matches the pack's manifest, and the server has been restarted. If the pack is a .mcaddon, make sure you extracted and uploaded both parts.
Can I use both behavior packs and resource packs together?
Yes. Many addons ship as a behavior pack plus a resource pack. Upload both, list the behavior pack in world_behavior_packs.json and the resource pack in world_resource_packs.json, then restart.
For a Bedrock server configured for survival, start with the Bedrock Survival template. Use the file upload guide to bring your addon files onto the server. If you need more RAM for heavy packs, compare Bedrock plans on the Minecraft hosting page.
