How to Install a World onto Your Server

This guide explains how to upload and install a custom world onto your Minecraft server using the Game Panel.

Before You Begin

Important: Your server must be stopped before uploading or changing world files. Make sure to stop your server from the Game Panel before proceeding.

Obtaining Your World File

From a Single Player Save

Looking to upload your single player world? See How to Upload Your Single Player World to Your Server.

From a Previous Server

If you have world files from a previous server, you can use those directly. The world folder is typically named world by default, with world_nether and world_the_end for the other dimensions.

Downloading from Online Platforms

You can also download world saves from online platforms. Some trusted sources include:

Warning: Only download world files from trusted sources. Downloading from unknown websites may pose security risks or result in corrupted files.

Preparing Your World File

Before uploading, your world folder needs to be compressed into a ZIP file (if it is not already).

Windows:

Right-click on your world folder
Select "Send to" then "Compressed (zipped) folder"

macOS:

Right-click on your world folder
Select "Compress"

Linux:

Right-click on your world folder
Select "Compress" or use the command zip -r world.zip world/

If you have separate folders for the Nether and End dimensions, you can include them in the same ZIP file or upload them separately.

Uploading to the Game Panel

Log in to the Game Panel
Select the server you want to install the world on
In the left menu, click on the Core tab
Select Files
At the top of the file browser, click the Upload button
Your device's file browser will open - select your ZIP file(s) and upload them

Extracting the World

Once the upload is complete, you will see your ZIP file in the file browser
Click the three dots next to the ZIP file
Select Unarchive
The world folder(s) will be extracted to your server

If a World with the Same Name Already Exists

If your server already has a world folder with the same name as the one you are uploading:

Back up the existing world first - download it or rename it to keep a copy
Delete the existing world folder
Then extract your new world

Configuring the Server

After extracting your world, you need to make sure the server knows which world to load.

In the file browser, open the server.properties file
Find the line that says level-name=world
Change world to match the exact name of your uploaded world folder

Note: By default, the world folder is named world. If your uploaded world is also named world and you have not changed the server.properties file, no changes are needed.

Starting Your Server

Once you have:

Uploaded and extracted your world file
Removed any conflicting world folders
Updated the level-name in server.properties (if necessary)

You can start your server from the Game Panel. Your new world should now be loaded.

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, you can reach us through:

Support Ticket
Discord Server - use the /support command
Email: [email protected]