# How to Wipe & Reinstall Your Astroneer Server (/docs/astroneer/wipe-reinstall)



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

World Wipe (Keep Settings) [#world-wipe-keep-settings]

1. Stop your server
2. In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), click **Files**
3. Navigate to `Astro/Saved/SaveGames/`
4. Delete the `.savegame` file
5. Start the server — a new world generates

Full Reinstall [#full-reinstall]

1. Stop the server
2. Delete all files via **Files**
3. On the **Dashboard**, click **Reinstall Server**

> ⚠️ **Warning:** Astroneer save files can be large (hundreds of MB for complex bases). Download your save first as a backup.

> 💡 **Tip:** Save corruption usually comes from forced shutdowns during autosave. Always stop the server gracefully.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/astroneer/server-settings)