MinecraftDownloading your Minecraft server world allows you to create local backups, transfer your world to another server, or open it in single-player mode. The Wabbanode Control Panel makes it easy to archive and download your world folder with just a few clicks. This guide shows you how to locate, compress, and download your world files.
Downloading Your World
- Navigate to the Wabbanode Control Panel and select your Minecraft server.
- Stop your server if it is currently running. This ensures all world data is saved properly before archiving.
- Click Files to access the file manager.
- Locate your world folder. By default, this is named
world, but it may have a different name if you changed the Level Name setting in your server properties.
- Select the world folder by clicking the checkbox then click the Archive button to compress the folder into a downloadable file.
- Select the newly created
.tar.gzfile by clicking the checkbox next to it.
- Click the Download button to save the archive to your computer.
Your world is now downloaded and ready to be extracted or transferred to another location.
Finding Your World Folder
If you're unsure which folder contains your world data, look for a folder with the following files inside:
level.dat- The main world data fileregionfolder - Contains all chunk data for the Overworldplayerdatafolder - Contains player inventory and position datadatafolder - Contains world-specific data like advancements and maps
If you changed your level name in the server settings, your world folder will use that custom name instead of the default world.
Troubleshooting
- Cannot find world folder. Check your server settings for the Level Name value. Your world folder will match this name. If you haven't changed it, it should be
world. - Archive button not working. Ensure you have selected only the world folder and not multiple files. The server must also be stopped before archiving.
- Download failed or file is corrupted. Try archiving the folder again. If the problem persists, check your internet connection and available disk space on your local computer.
- World folder is very large. Large worlds may take several minutes to archive and download. Be patient and ensure you have sufficient disk space and bandwidth.
Downloading your Minecraft server world is a simple process using the file manager's archive and download features. Regular downloads create valuable backups and give you the flexibility to move your world between servers or play it offline in single-player mode.
