RuneScape: Dragonwilds Server Admin Guide — User Roles, Bans, and World Management

Running a RuneScape: Dragonwilds dedicated server means managing players, worlds, and configuration. This admin guide covers everything server operators need to know about managing their Ashenfall server effectively.

The Three User Roles

Dragonwilds dedicated servers have a simple but effective permission system with three tiers:

Owner

The Owner is the player whose Player ID matches the Owner ID set in the server config. There can only be one Owner per server. The Owner has full control:

• Ban any player — online or offline
• Unban any player
• Full access to Server Management

Admin

Any player who correctly enters the Admin Password in the Server Management screen (Pause Menu → Settings → Server Management) becomes an Admin for that session:

• Can ban online regular users
• Cannot ban other admins or the owner
• Cannot unban anyone

To revoke admin access, change the Admin Password and restart the server.

Regular User

Standard players with no special permissions. They can play normally but cannot access Server Management features.

World Management

How Worlds Load

When your server starts, it loads the latest .sav file from RSDragonwilds/Saved/Savegames/. If the folder is empty, a new Standard world is created using your config values.

Transferring a Local World

Want to move a world you started locally to your dedicated server? Here’s the process:

1. Stop your server
2. Back up existing server saves
3. Clear the Savegames folder on your server
4. Copy your local .sav file from C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\RSDragonwilds\Saved\SaveGames\
5. Upload it to the server’s Savegames folder
6. Start the server

Creating Custom Worlds

The default world type is Standard, but you can create Custom or Creative worlds by:

1. Creating the world locally in RuneScape: Dragonwilds with your desired settings
2. Entering and exiting the world (to generate the save)
3. Transferring the .sav file to your server

Fresh World Reset

To wipe and start fresh, simply delete all files from the Savegames folder and restart the server.

Backup Best Practices

Regular backups are critical for any dedicated server. We recommend:

• Daily manual backups — Download .sav files from the Savegames folder
• Before major updates — Always back up before updating the server
• Name with dates — e.g., MyWorld_2026-03-31.sav
• Use automated scheduling — If your host supports it (XGamingServer’s panel has built-in backup scheduling)

Keeping Your Server Updated

Version matching between client and server is mandatory — players literally cannot see or join a server running a different version. When Jagex releases a hotfix or update:

1. Stop your server immediately
2. Back up your saves
3. Update/reinstall the server files
4. Restart the server
5. Verify the version matches by checking the server log header

Useful Paths Reference

Need a Managed Solution?

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