Whether you’re building a custom lobby or a hardcore survival experience, resource packs are the best way to create a unique, memorable experience, which is something your players will appreciate. For most creators, we recommend hosting a pack on Dropbox, as it’s the easiest way to ensure consistency.

Step 1: Upload Your Pack

First, you need to host your .zip file somewhere that the server can download it directly.

Recommendation: Use a service like MC-Packs or Dropbox. (If using Dropbox, change the dl=0 at the end of your link to dl=1).
Direct Link: The link must lead directly to the file download, not a landing page.

Step 2: Configure Mission Control

Stop your server in Mission Control.
Go to the Settings tab.
Open the Properties sub-tab.
Paste your direct link into the Resource Pack URL field.
(Optional) Paste your SHA-1 hash into the Resource Pack Hash field.
Click Save Configuration.

Step 3: Making it Mandatory

If you want to force players to use the pack (they can't join without accepting it):

In the same Properties tab, find the Force Resource Pack toggle.
Switch it to Enabled.
Click Save Configuration and Start your server.

Common Troubleshooting

"It didn't ask me to download!": Make sure your link is a "direct download" link. If you paste it into your browser, it should immediately start downloading the file.
Size Limits: Minecraft usually limits server-sent resource packs to around 100MB or 250MB (depending on the version). If your pack is massive, players might see a "Failed to download" error.

Pro tip: For Bedrock servers, you can manage packs even more easily through the Addon Gallery in Mission Control!