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When I try to join a Java server I get Outdated client (or Outdated server). The server shows online. What's wrong?
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That message means your game version and the server's version don't match.
1. Look at the version on the server's listing. A range like 1.18 - 26.2 means any version in that range works.
2. Open the Minecraft Launcher, create an installation for that version (or the newest one in the range) and start it.
3. Join again.
If it still fails, check the server isn't requiring a modpack, and ask in the server's own Discord.
Outdated server means the server is older than your game, so pick an older version in the launcher.
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