How do I reset my Minecraft server world?

Sometimes it’s time for a fresh start in Minecraft. Maybe all resources are depleted, or you simply want to start a new adventure with friends. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you step by step on how to reset your Minecraft world.

Important before you start

First, check which server software you are using, as the file structure can differ:

• On Vanilla servers, the world is stored by default in the world folder (with subfolders like DIM-1 for the Nether and DIM1 for The End).

• Spigot and Paper servers store worlds in multiple folders, such as world, world_nether, and world_the_end.

If you use a plugin like Multiverse, the world names may be different.

🚨 Warning: Resetting your Minecraft server world will delete all data. This cannot be undone. Make a backup first if you want to keep anything.

Resetting the world on a Vanilla server

1. Go to the control panel and click on the server whose world you want to reset.

2. Stop the server by clicking Stop.
   

   

3. Click on Files.
   

   

4. Delete the world folder to reset all worlds. If you only want to reset one dimension, delete only the subfolders: data (Overworld), DIM-1 (Nether), or DIM1 (The End).
   

   

5. Start your server again by clicking Start.

Done! The server will now automatically generate a new world.

Resetting the world on a Spigot/Paper server

1. Go to the control panel and click on the server whose world you want to reset.

2. Stop the server by clicking Stop.
   

   

3. Click on Files.
   

   

4. Delete the folders world, world_nether, and world_the_end to reset all worlds. If you only want to reset one dimension, delete only world (Overworld), world_nether (Nether), or world_the_end (The End).
   

   

5. Start your server again by clicking Start.

Done! The server will now automatically generate a new world.

Want to know how to change your world’s seed?
👉 Click here for instructions on changing the seed.