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How do I change my server seed?


🌱 How to Set a Custom Seed for Your Minecraft Server



🛠️ How to:


  1. Log into the Control Panel.


  1. Click 'Manage' next to your server.



  1. Navigate to your server files.



  1. Find and open the server.properties file.



  1. Locate level-seed and set it to the seed you'd like.



  • If there is no level-seed parameter, you can add it manually at the bottom of the list:

level-seed=yourcustomseedhere


  1. Press the 'Save File' button.



  1. Generate a new world to apply the new seed.

See this guide: How do I generate a new world?


🌎 Important Notes


  • The seed will only apply after generating a new world.
  • Always take a backup before making major changes like resetting your world!

Updated on: 25/04/2025

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