# How to Reset Your Minecraft World (/docs/minecraft/wipe-world)



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You might want to wipe your world to start fresh after a season ends, switch to a new seed, recover from corruption, or clean up after testing. Minecraft has several reset options depending on what you want to keep.

Reset Options [#reset-options]

| Option                     | What's Reset                           | What's Kept                       |
| -------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| **World only**             | World data, player builds, inventories | Server config, plugins, mods, OPs |
| **World + plugin configs** | Same + plugin data                     | Server config, mods               |
| **Full reinstall**         | Everything                             | Nothing — fresh server            |
| **New world (alt name)**   | Nothing — old world preserved          | Everything                        |

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  <Tab value="World Only">
    Wipe the world but keep server settings, plugins, mods, OPs, and ban lists.

    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Create a backup [#create-a-backup]

        In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), go to **Backups** and save your current state. **Deleting a world is irreversible without a backup.**
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Stop the server [#stop-the-server]
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Delete the world folder [#delete-the-world-folder]

        Click **Files** in the sidebar. Delete the `world/` folder. If you have separate Nether/End folders (Spigot/Paper format), also delete `world_nether/` and `world_the_end/`.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        (Optional) Change the seed [#optional-change-the-seed]

        In `server.properties`, set a new `level-seed` value if you want a specific world layout. Leave it empty for a random seed.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Start the server [#start-the-server]

        A new world generates automatically.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab value="New World (Keep Old)">
    Generate a fresh world without deleting the existing one. Your old world stays on disk and you can switch back later.

    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Stop the server [#stop-the-server-1]
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Open server.properties [#open-serverproperties]

        Click **Files** and open `server.properties`.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Change level-name [#change-level-name]

        Set a new world name:

        ```
        level-name=world2
        ```

        Optionally set a new `level-seed`.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Start the server [#start-the-server-1]

        The server creates `world2/` while leaving the original `world/` untouched. To switch back later, just change `level-name` back to `world`.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    > **Tip:** This is the safest reset method — no data loss, full reversibility.
  </Tab>

  <Tab value="Full Reinstall">
    Erase everything — world, plugins, mods, configs — and start with a clean server. Useful for major version changes or recovering from broken installs.

    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Create a backup [#create-a-backup-1]
      </Step>

      <Step>
        (Optional) Save configs you want to keep [#optional-save-configs-you-want-to-keep]

        Download your `plugins/` folder, `server.properties`, and any configs you want to restore later.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Stop the server [#stop-the-server-2]
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Delete all files [#delete-all-files]

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

      <Step>
        Reinstall [#reinstall]

        On the **Dashboard**, click **Reinstall Server**. This downloads a fresh copy of your chosen server type.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Restore your configs [#restore-your-configs]

        If you saved plugins/configs, upload them back. Start the server.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

Reset Just the Nether or End [#reset-just-the-nether-or-end]

To reset only the Nether or End without touching the Overworld, see [Reset Nether/End](/docs/minecraft/reset-nether-end).

Reset Just Player Data [#reset-just-player-data]

To wipe player inventories, advancements, and locations without touching the world, see [Reset Player Data](/docs/minecraft/reset-player-data).

Reset Specific Chunks [#reset-specific-chunks]

For surgical chunk resets (e.g., regenerating spawn area without touching anything else), use [MCA Selector](/docs/minecraft/reset-chunks).

Common Issues [#common-issues]

| Problem                                              | Fix                                                                                                                              |
| ---------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Server creates a new world even after I uploaded one | The folder name doesn't match `level-name` in `server.properties`                                                                |
| Old world is gone after seed change                  | Changing seed doesn't reset the world — it just updates the value. The old world keeps its original seed                         |
| Players retained their inventories                   | Player data is in `world/playerdata/` — deleting just `world/` resets it. If players retained items, the wipe didn't take effect |

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [World Seed](/docs/minecraft/world-seed)
* [Upload a World](/docs/minecraft/upload-world)
* [Reset Nether/End](/docs/minecraft/reset-nether-end)
* [Reset Player Data](/docs/minecraft/reset-player-data)
* [Reset Specific Chunks](/docs/minecraft/reset-chunks)
* [Server Properties](/docs/minecraft/server-properties)