# Wiping and Resetting Your Subnautica Nitrox Server (/docs/subnautica/reset-server)



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This is how to reset your Subnautica Nitrox server to a clean slate. Use it if your world is corrupted beyond [backup recovery](/docs/subnautica/backup-restore), if you want to start a fresh run with a new save, or if a Nitrox version jump made your save unloadable.

> ⚠️ **Warning:** This deletes the world, all player progress, and all server config. It can't be undone. If you might want the world back, [back it up](/docs/subnautica/backup-restore) first.

Before You Wipe [#before-you-wipe]

Try these first -- they're cheaper than starting over:

* **Restore from a backup.** If you have a recent save backup, [Backup & Restore](/docs/subnautica/backup-restore) gets you back to a known-good state in minutes.
* **Just change the save name.** Setting a new `SaveName` on the **Startup** tab creates a fresh world without touching your old one. Your previous save stays in `.config/Nitrox/saves/{OldName}/` and you can switch back later.
* **Update Nitrox.** Many "broken save" reports go away after [updating to the matching client and server version](/docs/subnautica/update-nitrox).

If none of those help, proceed.

Resetting [#resetting]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Back up first (optional but recommended) [#back-up-first-optional-but-recommended]

    Even if you think the save is unrecoverable, [download a copy](/docs/subnautica/backup-restore) before wiping. You may want to inspect it later.
  </Step>

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

    In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), click `Stop`.
  </Step>

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

    Open `File Manager`. Select all files and folders -- yes, all of them -- and delete. The `Files` view should be empty when you're done.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Reinstall the server [#reinstall-the-server]

    In the sidebar, click `Dashboard`, then `Reinstall Server`. The panel pulls a fresh Nitrox install. Wait for it to finish.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Reconfigure [#reconfigure]

    After reinstall, your settings are gone: port, password, game mode, save name. Walk through [Configure Your Server](/docs/subnautica/configure-your-server) to set them again.

    Pay special attention to:

    * `ServerPort` -- match the **Network** tab
    * `AutoPortForward` -- set to `False`
    * `ServerPassword` and `AdminPassword`
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Start and verify [#start-and-verify]

    Click `Start`. Watch the **Console** tab for `Server is waiting for player`. Connect once to confirm everything works before inviting your group back.
  </Step>
</Steps>

After Reset: Common Issues [#after-reset-common-issues]

**"Players still see the old server."** Their Nitrox launcher caches the bookmark. They can keep the bookmark -- the IP and port are the same -- but they may need to re-enter the new password.

**"My old save is gone but the panel says I've used disk space."** Reinstall doesn't always remove every directory. Check `File Manager` for leftover folders under `.config/Nitrox/saves/` and delete them manually if you don't need them.

**"I want some of the old world back."** If you backed up before wiping, [restore](/docs/subnautica/backup-restore) the relevant folder.

Related [#related]

* [Backup & Restore](/docs/subnautica/backup-restore) -- the non-destructive alternative
* [Configure Your Server](/docs/subnautica/configure-your-server) -- post-reset setup
* [Troubleshooting](/docs/subnautica/troubleshooting) -- diagnose before resorting to reset

If you keep hitting the same issue after a fresh install, hop in our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com) -- we'd rather catch a bug than have you wipe again.