Minecraft | Uploading a Custom World

Uploading a custom Minecraft world to your server is a straightforward process, but there are a few steps you'll want to follow carefully.

To upload a world via SFTP, ensure you have the world folder containing all necessary world files. It's recommended to remove any playerdata or players folders beforehand, as older worlds may face issues when converting player files to newer formats.

For easier management, consider renaming your world folder to a single word without unusual characters or spaces. This will help prevent potential issues with file paths and server configuration.

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If you're unsure how to set up an FTP client, you can follow this guide.

Preparing Your World Folder

1. Locate the World Folder on Your Computer
   Connect to your server using an FTP client (such as FileZilla) and navigate to the location where your world folder is stored locally.

2. Upload the World Folder
   Transfer the desired world folder to your server by uploading it via FTP. Ensure no existing world folder on your server shares the same name, as this can cause conflicts.

3. Confirm the Upload
   If any confirmation windows appear during the upload process, such as overwrite prompts, click "OK" to proceed.

4. Wait for the Upload to Complete
   The upload process may take some time depending on the size of the world. Once complete, the new world folder will appear among your other server files.

5. Update Server Configuration
   Access the server.properties file in your server's configuration directory. Find the level-name property and change its value to match the name of your newly uploaded world folder.

6. Restart the Server
   After saving the configuration changes, restart your server. Your custom world should now load as the default world when the server starts up.

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By following these steps, you’ll have your custom world running on your Minecraft server in no time. Enjoy your new adventure!