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Stop the server
Stop your Minecraft Java Edition server. -
Connect via SFTP
Connect to your server via SFTP. -
Delete the world
Locate theworldfolder in the main folder and delete it. -
Restart the server
Restart your server. A new world will then be generated automatically.
Minecraft Java EditionDelete WorldHow to Delete a World on a Minecraft Java Edition Server
Delete a world on a Minecraft Java Edition server
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Sep 9, 2025
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Last updated on Aug 20, 2026 Edit on GitHub
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