Resetting All Worlds on Your Minecraft Server

Resetting your server's world is useful if you want to start fresh or apply a new seed. This guide explains how to reset your Minecraft server world while preserving other server settings.

Resetting the World

If you do not with to lose your current world you should make a backup before proceeding. 

Step 1: Stop Your Server

  1. From the Control Panel, navigate to the Console.
  2. Click Stop to safely shut down the server. This prevents any file corruption during the reset process.

Step 2: Delete the World Files

  1. Return to the Files section in the control panel.
  2. Delete the following folders:
    • world
    • world_nether
    • world_the_end

If you’ve customized the world name in the server.properties file, ensure you delete folders corresponding to that name instead.

Step 3: Restart Your Server

  1. Return to the Console and click Start to launch your server.
  2. The server will generate a fresh world using the default seed or the custom seed specified in server.properties.

Step 4: Verify the Reset

  1. Join your server to confirm the new world has been generated.
  2. If you’ve set a custom seed, you can verify it by typing /seed in the chat (requires operator permissions).

Additional Help
If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, open a support ticket via the Billing Area. Our support team is ready to assist you.

Resetting the Nether

Resetting the Nether on your Minecraft server allows you to generate a new version of this dimension while keeping other parts of your world intact. This is helpful for refreshing resources or exploring new Nether features added in updates.

Step 1: Stop the Server

  1. In the Control Panel, go to the Console tab.
  2. Click Stop to safely shut down the server.

Step 2: Delete the Nether Folder

  1. Navigate to the Files section of the control panel.
  2. Locate and delete the world_nether folder (or [custom-world-name]_nether folder if applicable).
    This folder contains all Nether-specific data and will regenerate upon server restart.

Step 3: Restart the Server

  1. Go back to the Console tab.
  2. Click Start to launch your server.
    The server will generate a fresh Nether dimension when it starts.

Step 4: Verify the Reset

  1. Log in to your server.
  2. Enter a Nether portal to confirm the dimension has been reset and a new Nether has been generated.

Additional Help
If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, open a support ticket via the Billing Area. Our support team is ready to assist you.