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# Reset a Java world

> Generate a fresh Minecraft Java Edition world on a Purpify server without deleting unrelated server files.

Reset only the active world folders when you want fresh terrain while keeping the rest of the server configuration. This permanently removes builds, inventories stored in the world, and explored dimensions unless you keep a backup.

## Reset the world safely

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a backup">
    Create and verify a [server backup](/server/backups). Download the current world if you may want to restore it later.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Stop the server">
    Wait until the console confirms a clean shutdown.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Identify every active world folder">
    Open `server.properties` and note `level-name`. Plugin server software may store the Nether and End in related folders ending in `_nether` and `_the_end`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Remove or rename the world folders">
    Rename the active world folders to keep a temporary copy, or remove them only after confirming the backup. Do not remove plugin, mod, or configuration folders.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose an optional seed">
    Leave `level-seed` empty for a random seed, or enter the seed for the new world. Changing this value does not alter terrain that already exists.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate and test">
    Start the server and let it generate the new world. Join and confirm the world, Nether, End, and spawn are correct before removing temporary copies.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  A world reset is different from a full server reset. A full reset also removes plugins, mods, configurations, logs, and other server data.
</Warning>