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# Completely reset a Java server

> Erase a Purpify Minecraft Java Edition server installation and start again from the game panel.

Use **Reset** in the server's **Settings** to erase the current Java installation and start with fresh server files.

<Warning>
  A complete reset removes worlds, player data, plugins, mods, configurations, logs, and other files stored on the server. Download anything you want to keep before continuing.
</Warning>

## Before you reset

* Confirm that you selected the correct Purpify server.
* Stop the server and download required worlds, configurations, plugin data, or modpack files.
* Export databases separately when you need their saved data.
* Create a [server backup](/server/backups) and keep an external copy of irreplaceable files.
* Record the Java server software, Minecraft version, mod loader, and any extra port allocations you need to recreate.

## Reset the server

<Steps>
  <Step title="Stop the server">
    Use a normal stop and wait until the console confirms that the process ended.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Settings">
    Open the Java server in the Purpify game panel and go to **Settings**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Reset">
    Find the reset section and select **Reset**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the warning">
    Confirm the server name and read the displayed warning. Continue only if you no longer need the files currently stored on the server.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Reinstall and verify">
    Wait for the reset to finish, choose the required Java software and version, then start the fresh server. Watch the console until startup completes.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  If you only want a fresh world, use [Reset a Java world](/java/reset-world). A world reset keeps plugins, mods, and most server configuration.
</Note>

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Software and version" icon="code" href="/java/server-software">
    Select the Java software and Minecraft version after resetting.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Migrate a server" icon="truck-moving" href="/panel/migrate-server">
    Restore a complete server from another host or local copy.
  </Card>
</Columns>