How To Reset Your Eco Server
Learn how to wipe and reset your Eco server by clearing the Storage folder. Includes backup steps and what gets deleted.
Resetting your Eco server wipes the world, all player progress, buildings, economy data, and government systems. This gives you a completely fresh start — useful when the meteor has been stopped (or has hit), when you want to change world settings that require a regeneration, or when you simply want a clean slate.
⚠️ Warning: A server reset deletes all world data including player buildings, inventories, skills, economy, laws, and government. This cannot be undone. Always back up first.
Before You Reset
Take these steps before wiping to avoid losing important data:
- Back up your Storage folder — In the panel's Files section, download the entire
Storagefolder. This contains your world save, player data, and all progress. - Back up your Configs folder — Download the
Configsfolder to preserve your server settings (server name, password, admin list, difficulty, etc.). - Notify your players — If you run a community server, let players know a wipe is coming so they can prepare.
💡 Tip: You can also use the Backups feature in the XGamingServer panel sidebar to create a snapshot before wiping. This makes it easy to restore if you change your mind.
Resetting Your Server
Open the XGamingServer panel
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel and select your Eco server. Stop the server.
Navigate to the Storage folder
Click Files in the sidebar. Open the Storage folder.
Delete the Storage folder contents
Select all files and folders inside the Storage folder and delete them. The Storage folder itself can remain — just make sure it is empty.
The Storage folder contains:
| Content | What It Stores |
|---|---|
| World save data | Terrain, placed objects, buildings, roads |
| Player data | Inventories, skills, specializations, calories |
| Economy data | Stores, currency, contracts, trade history |
| Government data | Laws, elections, constitution, taxes |
| Pollution data | Air/ground pollution, waste, ecosystem health |
(Optional) Adjust world settings
If you want to change settings that only apply at world generation — such as world size, terrain type, or meteor timing — now is the time. Open the Configs folder and edit WorldGenerator.eco or Difficulty.eco before restarting.
Restart the server
Start your server. Eco will detect that the Storage folder is empty and generate a brand new world. This may take several minutes depending on your world size.
What Gets Reset and What Doesn't
| Data | Reset? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| World terrain and buildings | Yes | Everything is regenerated from scratch |
| Player skills and inventories | Yes | All players start fresh |
| Economy, laws, and government | Yes | A new government must be formed |
| Server config files (Configs/) | No | Your server name, password, admin list, and settings are preserved |
| Mods in the Mods folder | No | Installed mods remain in place |
| Admin list (Users.eco) | No | Your admin list stays the same |
Partial Reset vs. Full Reset
If you only want to reset the world without doing a complete server reinstall, deleting the Storage folder contents (as described above) is the right approach. Your configuration files, mod setup, and admin list all remain intact.
For a full server reinstall (including fresh config files and removing all mods), you would additionally need to delete all files in the root server directory and use the Reinstall Server option on the Dashboard. This is only necessary if you have corrupted server files or want to start completely from zero.
📝 Note: After a reset, the first server start takes longer than usual because Eco needs to generate the entire world from scratch. World generation time depends on your world size — a 100x100 world typically takes 2–5 minutes, while a 200x200 world can take significantly longer.
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