How to Install Add-ons and Behavior Packs on Your Bedrock Server
Install resource packs, behavior packs, and add-ons on your MANAfuel Minecraft Bedrock server using the dashboard file manager.
Deploy Your Bedrock Server
Open the MANAfuel dashboard and click Deploy. Select Minecraft Bedrock Edition, choose your plan (Starter comes with 2 GB, Gamer with 4 GB — plenty for Bedrock), and pick a server name. Your server deploys with the latest Bedrock Dedicated Server build ready for add-ons.
Understand Bedrock Add-on Types
Bedrock uses two add-on categories: Resource Packs change visuals (textures, models, sounds) and Behavior Packs change gameplay (mob behavior, crafting recipes, world generation). Both are packaged as .mcpack or .mcaddon files. Unlike Java Edition, Bedrock mods work across all platforms — players on Xbox, Switch, mobile, and PC all see the same add-ons.
Upload Add-ons via File Manager
Open the File Manager tab in your server panel. Navigate to the resource_packs or behavior_packs directory. Upload your .mcpack files directly through the browser — drag and drop or click Upload. The server reads the pack manifest on the next restart and makes it available to connecting players.
Activate Packs in World Settings
Uploading packs is not enough — you need to activate them for your world. Open the world configuration files in the File Manager. Edit the world_resource_packs.json and world_behavior_packs.json files to include each pack UUID and version from its manifest.json. Bob locates the correct UUID when you tell him the pack name in the chat panel.
Verify Packs Load on Join
Restart your server after activating packs. When a player joins, Bedrock automatically prompts them to download the required resource packs. Check the server log in your dashboard for pack loading messages. If a pack fails to load, the log shows the manifest error — usually a UUID mismatch or missing dependency.