# How to Start a New World on Your Abiotic Factor Server (/docs/abiotic-factor/new-world)



import { Tab, Tabs } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/tabs';
import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

<Tabs items={['Change World Name (Keep Old)', 'Delete Existing World']}>
  <Tab value="Change World Name (Keep Old)">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Stop your server from **Console** in the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com).
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Click **Startup** and change the **World Save Name** to a name that doesn't exist yet (e.g., `NewWorld`).
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Start from **Console** — a fresh world generates. The old world is preserved and you can switch back by reverting the name.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab value="Delete Existing World">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Stop your server.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Click **Files** and navigate to `AbioticFactor/Saved/SaveGames/Server/Worlds/`. Delete the current world folder (e.g., `Cascade`).
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Start the server — a new world generates with the same name.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    > Deleting the world folder erases all player progress and builds. Back it up first.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Import a Save](/docs/abiotic-factor/import-save)
* [Wipe & Reinstall](/docs/abiotic-factor/wipe-reinstall)
* [Server Settings Reference](/docs/abiotic-factor/sandbox-settings)