How to Upload your own Minecraft World to your Server Print

How to Upload Your Own World to the Server

Want to play your custom Minecraft world with friends? Whether it's a creative build, a survival world, or a downloaded map — uploading it to your server is easy with our Pterodactyl panel.

✅ Step 1: Locate Your World Folder

On your computer, open your Minecraft saves directory. This is usually found at:

Windows: %appdata%\.minecraft\saves
Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/saves

Find the folder of the world you want to upload (e.g., MyAwesomeWorld).

✅ Step 2: Compress Your World Folder

Right-click your world folder and choose "Compress" or "Send to ZIP". This will create a .zip file that we’ll upload to the server.

Make sure the level.dat file is inside the zip, not inside a subfolder.

✅ Step 3: Log Into the Server Panel

Go to your panel URL (https://panel.yourhostingcompany.com) and log in using your credentials.

Select your Minecraft server to access the dashboard.

✅ Step 4: Upload the World Zip File

1. Click the “File Manager” tab in the panel.
2. Click Upload in the top-right corner.
3. Upload your zipped world file (e.g., MyAwesomeWorld.zip).

✅ Step 5: Extract the Zip File

1. Once uploaded, click the checkbox next to your .zip file.
2. Click the “Extract” button at the top.
3. After extraction, you’ll see your world folder appear.

✅ Step 6: Set the Server to Use Your World

1. Go to the Startup tab in the panel.
2. Find the setting called “World” or “Level Name”.
3. Change it to match the exact name of the folder you just uploaded (case-sensitive!).
4. Click “Save” at the bottom.

✅ Step 7: Restart the Server

Go back to the Console tab and click Restart.

Your custom world should now load and be ready to play!

???? Important Tips

• Double-check that your world folder contains files like level.dat, region, playerdata, etc.
• Make sure you're using the correct Minecraft version for the world you're uploading.
• If you're switching from an old world, consider making a backup first.

Need help uploading your world? Contact our support team and we’ll assist you!