How to Add a Resource Pack to Your Minecraft Server

Resource packs let you customize textures, sounds, and other assets on your Minecraft server. When configured correctly, players automatically download your resource pack when they join.

Prerequisites

A Minecraft server running version 1.6 or higher
A resource pack in .zip format
A place to host your resource pack file (direct download link required)

Step 1: Host Your Resource Pack

Your resource pack needs to be hosted somewhere that provides a direct download link. The URL must point directly to the .zip file.

Recommended Hosting Options

Dropbox: Upload your file, get the share link, and change ?dl=0 to ?dl=1 at the end
Google Drive: Upload, get shareable link, use format: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=YOUR_FILE_ID
Your own web server: Upload to your web server and use the direct URL
GitHub Releases: Upload as a release asset for a direct download link

Important Requirements

The URL must be a direct download link (no redirect pages)
The file must be a valid .zip archive
Maximum file size: 250MB (Minecraft limit)
The URL should use HTTPS for security

Step 2: Configure server.properties

Go to panel.doomhosting.com
Select your Minecraft server
Navigate to the Files tab
Open server.properties
Find and edit these settings:

resource-pack=https://example.com/your-resource-pack.zip
resource-pack-sha1=
resource-pack-prompt=
require-resource-pack=false

Configuration Options Explained

resource-pack The direct download URL to your resource pack .zip file.

resource-pack-sha1 (optional but recommended) The SHA-1 hash of your resource pack file. This ensures players download the correct file and enables caching. Generate it with:

Windows: certutil -hashfile yourpack.zip SHA1
Mac/Linux: shasum yourpack.zip

resource-pack-prompt (1.17+) Custom message shown to players when prompted to download the pack. Supports JSON text formatting.

require-resource-pack Set to true to kick players who decline the resource pack. Set to false to make it optional.

Step 3: Apply Changes

Save the server.properties file
Restart your server
Join your server to test the resource pack download

Example Configuration

Here is an example of a complete resource pack configuration:

resource-pack=https://www.dropbox.com/s/abc123/mypack.zip?dl=1
resource-pack-sha1=a1b2c3d4e5f6g7h8i9j0k1l2m3n4o5p6q7r8s9t0
resource-pack-prompt=Download our custom textures for the best experience!
require-resource-pack=true

Troubleshooting

Resource Pack Not Downloading

Verify the URL is a direct download link (test it in your browser)
Check that the URL uses HTTPS
Ensure the file is under 250MB
Confirm the .zip file is not corrupted

Players Getting Wrong Version

Update the SHA-1 hash after modifying your resource pack
Players may need to clear their resource pack cache
Re-upload the pack and update the URL if using services that cache files

SHA-1 Hash Not Matching

Regenerate the hash after any changes to the pack
Make sure you are hashing the exact file that is hosted
Do not modify the .zip after generating the hash

Tips for Resource Packs

Test your resource pack locally before uploading
Keep file sizes reasonable for faster downloads
Use version numbers in filenames when updating (e.g., mypack-v2.zip)
Consider providing an optional download link on your website for manual installation
Compress textures to reduce file size without losing quality

Need help with your resource pack setup? Contact our support team for assistance.

How to Add a Resource Pack to Your Minecraft Server