# How to Wipe and Reinstall Your Abiotic Factor Server (/docs/abiotic-factor/wipe-reinstall)



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

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

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

      <Step>
        Start from **Console** — a fresh world generates.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    > **Tip:** To start a new world without deleting the old one, change the **World Save Name** in **Startup** to a new name.
  </Tab>

  <Tab value="Full Reinstall">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Stop the server.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        In **Files**, delete all files and folders.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        On the **Dashboard**, click **Reinstall Server**. Wait for installation.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

> Always back up your world folder before wiping. Download it via **Files** first.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Start a New World](/docs/abiotic-factor/new-world)
* [Import a Save](/docs/abiotic-factor/import-save)