How to Reset the Nether on Your Minecraft Bedrock Server
Understand why Bedrock Edition can't simply delete the Nether folder like Java, and learn the two methods to reset Nether terrain.
Resetting the Nether in Bedrock Edition is more complex than Java Edition due to how world data is stored. This guide explains why and gives you two workable options.
Why Bedrock Is Different
Java Edition stores each dimension in its own folder:
world/region/— Overworldworld/DIM-1/region/— Netherworld/DIM1/region/— End
Deleting DIM-1 resets just the Nether. Simple.
Bedrock Edition stores all three dimensions in a single LevelDB database inside the db/ folder. Overworld, Nether, and End chunks are mixed together in the same database files. There is no separate folder to delete.
Option 1: World Editor (Keeps Your Overworld)
Use Amulet Editor to selectively delete only Nether chunks from your world.
Create a backup
In the XGamingServer Panel, go to Backups and create a backup before making any changes.
Stop the server and download your world
Stop from Console, then follow the Download World guide to get your world folder.
Open in Amulet Editor
Download Amulet (free, open-source). Open your world folder in Amulet.
Switch to the Nether dimension
In Amulet, use the dimension selector to switch to The Nether.
Select and delete all chunks
Use Edit > Select All (or Ctrl+A) to select all Nether chunks, then delete them.
Save and re-upload
Save the world in Amulet, then follow the Upload World guide to upload it back to your server.
Start the server
The Nether will regenerate fresh terrain as players explore it. Your Overworld and End remain untouched.
Amulet supports Bedrock format worlds. Make sure you select Bedrock (not Java) when opening your world.
Option 2: Full World Reset (Fresh Start)
If you don't need to keep your Overworld, generating a brand new world is the simplest option.
Create a backup
Go to Backups and save your current world in case you want it back later.
Stop the server
Stop from Console.
Delete the world folder
Click Files in the sidebar, navigate to worlds/, and delete the world folder (default name: Bedrock level).
Start the server
A completely new world (with fresh Overworld, Nether, and End) will generate.
What About Unexplored Areas?
Nether terrain is only generated when a player first visits a chunk. If you want fresh terrain without resetting, you can simply explore new areas of the Nether that no player has visited before. The newly generated chunks will use the latest world generation, including any features added in recent updates.
Build a Nether portal far from your base (at least 1000+ blocks in the Overworld) to arrive in unexplored Nether territory.
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