Download a Copy of Your World
This guide will explain how to download a copy of your world through the server SFTP.
It’s important to stop your server before you download your worlds to minimize file damage.
For those using a multiple world plugin, like MultiWorld, you’ll need to note the names of the worlds you added, and download each of the individual world folders.
Determine the Name of the World Folder
- Login to Command Center.
- From the server list, choose the server that you would like to modify and click Manage.
- Click the Files tab and open
server.properties
. - Find
level-name=currentworldname
and notecurrentworldname
. Yours will most likely beworld
or one you typed in. - Remember it.
Connect to the Server SFTP
- Login to your server SFTP.
- Navigate to the game folder of the currently loaded game.
Copy the World
- Login to Command Center.
- From the server list, choose the server that you would like to modify and click
Manage
. - Click
Stop
on the top right to stop your server. It’s important to stop your server to minimize the risk of file corruption. - In your WinSCP, find the folder of the world, and drag and drop it from
Remote site
(right pane) to a folder on your computer. If you’re unable to, navigate to the desired location using theLocal site
(left pane) part of WinSCP, and drag the world folder fromRemote site
toLocal site
.
Updated 10 months ago