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How to Reset Your Minecraft Server

How to Reset Your Minecraft Server

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Oct 26, 2024
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5 min read

If you want to start over with a brand new Minecraft server, you can easily do this without having to order another server. You just need to reset your server.

Resetting your server allows you to completely remove everything from your server so that you can make a fresh start. This is especially useful if you are switching from one mod pack to another, changing your server type or version, or just want to start over. If you only want to have a completely fresh world and keep everything else the same, you can simply reset your Minecraft server world instead (How to Reset Your Minecraft World).

Before starting with this guide, it is highly recommended that you create a backup of your world to make sure you have a copy of your current world in case you need it again.

Important

Following either of the methods below will delete all of your server files permanently. This action cannot be reversed, so please make sure that you have a backup of all your server files and that you understand what you're about to do before proceeding to prevent any loss of server data.

#Automatically Resetting your Server Files

You can automatically reset your Minecraft server via the Instance tab on your Control Panel.

  1. Login to your server's control panel. If you have more than one server, select the server you would like to reset.

  2. Stop your Server completely.

  3. Navigate to the Instances tab.

  4. Click the Reset button on your Active Instance.

  5. Tick the warning box and click Reset Instance.

Your server will take a few minutes to reset. Once complete, it will automatically start and begin installing the chosen Server Type files. If you wish to choose a new server type, then follow this guide.

#Manually Resetting your Server Files

You can manually reset your Minecraft server via the Files tab on your control panel.

  1. Login to your server's control panel. If you have more than one server, select the server you would like to reset.

  2. Stop your Server.

This prevents the server from creating any new files or modifying existing ones.

  1. Navigate to the Files tab.

  2. Click on the Checkbox next to File Manager and then click Delete.

  3. A window will appear; click on Delete if you wish to proceed with deleting your server files.

  4. Start your server to redownload the default server files. If you wish to choose a new server type, then follow this guide.

#Alternate Method - Creating a New Instance

If you want to set up a brand new Minecraft server without resetting your existing server files, you can create a new instance. This will allow you to switch between different server files easily. For example, you could alternate between two different modpacks.

For a walkthrough on how to create a new instance, please refer to our guide available here.

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