# How to Wipe & Reinstall Your Unturned Server (/docs/unturned/wipe-reinstall)



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Unturned stores world data and player data in separate folders, so you can wipe them independently.

<Tabs items={['World Wipe', 'Player Wipe', 'Full Reinstall']}>
  <Tab value="World Wipe">
    Resets the map (structures, vehicles, items) but keeps player inventories and skills.

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

        In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), go to **Backups** and save your state.
      </Step>

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

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

      <Step>
        Delete the Level folder [#delete-the-level-folder]

        Click **Files**, navigate to `Servers/<ServerName>/Level/` and delete all contents inside.

        {/* Screenshot needed: File Manager showing Level/ directory */}
      </Step>

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

        Start from **Console**. The map regenerates fresh.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab value="Player Wipe">
    Resets all player inventories, skills, and positions. Structures remain.

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

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

      <Step>
        Delete the Players folder [#delete-the-players-folder]

        In **Files**, navigate to `Servers/<ServerName>/Players/` and delete all contents.
      </Step>

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

        Start from **Console**. All players start fresh on next join.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab value="Full Reinstall">
    Removes everything — world, players, config, plugins.

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

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

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

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

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

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

      <Step>
        Reinstall [#reinstall]

        On the **Dashboard**, click **Reinstall Server**.

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

      <Step>
        Reconfigure [#reconfigure]

        Set up `Commands.dat` (server name, map, mode, GSLT, owner), `Adminlist.dat` (admin SteamIDs), and `WorkshopDownloadConfig.json` (mods/maps). Start the server.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
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Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/unturned/server-config)
* [Admin Setup](/docs/unturned/admin-setup)