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How do I generate a new world?

🗺️ How to Change the World Name on Your Minecraft Server






🛠️ How to:



Log into the Control Panel.

Click 'Manage' next to your server.



Navigate to your server files.



Find and open the server.properties file.



Locate level-name and change it to something other than world.



- For example:

level-name=mynewworld


Press the 'Save File' button.



Restart your server for the changes to take effect.
See this guide if you need help: How do I restart my server?


🌎 Important Notes



- If the new world folder doesn't exist, the server will generate a new world automatically.
- Always make a backup before editing critical server settings!

Updated on: 25/04/2025

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