# How to Wipe & Reinstall Your Necesse Server (/docs/necesse/wipe-reinstall)



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  <Tab value="World Reset Only">
    Delete just the world data to start a new game while keeping your server configuration and mods.

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

        In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), go to **Backups** and save your current world in case you want it back.
      </Step>

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

        Stop from **Console**.
      </Step>

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

        Click **Files** in the sidebar, navigate to `saves/`, and delete the world folder.

        {/* Screenshot needed: File Manager showing saves/ directory with world folder */}
      </Step>

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

        Start from **Console**. A new world will generate using the settings in `server.cfg` (difficulty, death penalty, raid frequency, and seed).
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    > If you want a specific seed for the new world, set `worldSeed` in `server.cfg` before starting. Leave it empty for a random seed.
  </Tab>

  <Tab value="Full Reinstall">
    Removes everything — world, config, mods — and starts from a clean slate.

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

        Go to **Backups** and save everything first.
      </Step>

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

        Stop from **Console**.
      </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 fresh server files.

        {/* Screenshot needed: Dashboard with Reinstall Server widget */}
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Reconfigure [#reconfigure]

        Edit `server.cfg` with your desired settings (server name, password, max players). Set up `admins.txt` with admin SteamIDs. Start the server.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/necesse/server-config)
* [Upload a Save](/docs/necesse/import-save)