This guide explains how to reset or wipe your Minecraft server world on Legion Hosting. Whether you want a fresh world with a new seed, need to recover from corruption, or are switching modpacks, the process is straightforward through GPanel.
Back up before you wipe. Once world data is deleted, it cannot be recovered from GPanel. Download your world folder first using the File Manager or SFTP if you want to preserve your current world.
Prerequisites
- Access to GPanel for your Minecraft server
- Your server must be stopped before deleting any world files
Where Minecraft Stores World Data
Minecraft stores world data in folders at the root of your server directory. On a standard server there are typically three folders:
| Folder | Contains |
|---|---|
world |
Overworld — the main dimension (terrain, structures, player data) |
world_nether |
The Nether dimension |
world_the_end |
The End dimension |
Note: The world folder name is set in
server.properties under level-name=. The default is world, but if you changed it, the folder name will match whatever value you set.
Full World Reset (All Dimensions)
- Log in to GPanel and select your Minecraft server.
- On the Console tab, click Stop and wait for the server to show Offline.
- Click File Manager in the left sidebar.
- In the server root directory, locate the following folders:
worldworld_netherworld_the_end
- Select all three folders and click Delete. Confirm the deletion.
- Return to the Console tab and click Start. Minecraft will generate a brand new world using the seed and settings in your
server.propertiesfile.
Partial Reset (Single Dimension)
If you only want to reset one dimension (for example, regenerate The End or The Nether) without touching the Overworld:
- Stop your server.
- In the File Manager, delete only the dimension folder you want to reset:
world_netherto reset The Netherworld_the_endto reset The End
- Start your server. Only the deleted dimension will be regenerated.
Tip: This is commonly used to refresh The End after all End Cities have been raided, giving players access to new loot and Elytra.
Using a Specific Seed
If you want the new world to generate with a particular seed:
- After deleting the world folders (but before starting the server), open
server.propertiesin the File Manager. - Find the line
level-seed=and enter your desired seed value after the equals sign. For example:level-seed=123456789
- Save the file.
- Start your server. The world will be generated using the specified seed.
Leave it blank for random. If
level-seed= is left empty, Minecraft will generate a random seed.
Backing Up Before a Wipe
Option A — GPanel File Manager
- In the File Manager, right-click the
worldfolder and select Archive (or Compress). - Download the resulting archive to your computer.
- Repeat for
world_netherandworld_the_endif needed.
Option B — SFTP
- Connect to your server via SFTP (see our SFTP guide).
- Drag the
world,world_nether, andworld_the_endfolders to your local machine.
Notes for Modded Servers (Forge / Fabric / Modpacks)
Modded Minecraft servers may create additional world-related folders or files:
- Some mods add extra dimension folders alongside
world(e.g.,world_custom_dimension). Check for any mod-specific folders if you want a complete wipe. - After switching modpacks, always delete the existing world folders. Old world data from a different modpack will usually cause crashes or corruption.
- Some modpacks store additional data in the
world/data/subfolder. Deleting the entireworldfolder handles this automatically.
Troubleshooting
Server keeps loading the old world after deleting the folder
- Make sure the server was fully stopped before deleting. If the server was running, it may have re-saved the world during shutdown.
- Check
server.propertiesfor thelevel-name=value. If it is set to something other thanworld, you need to delete the folder that matches that name instead.
New world has the same seed as the old one
- If
level-seed=inserver.propertieshas a value, the same seed will be used for every new world. Clear the seed value if you want a random world.
Server crashes after the wipe on a modded server
- Some mods require additional config or data files to exist. Try a full reinstall from the Startup tab in GPanel if a simple world wipe causes crashes.
- Check the console output for specific error messages — they usually name the mod causing the issue.
Players lost their inventory
- Player data (inventory, position, stats) is stored inside the
world/playerdata/subfolder. Deleting theworldfolder removes all player data. There is no way to wipe only the terrain while keeping player inventories in vanilla Minecraft.
Still need help?
Open a support ticket and include your server type (Vanilla, Forge, Fabric, etc.) and any error messages from the GPanel console.
