Import World
Transfer your existing Minecraft world (singleplayer or from another server) to your ModReady server.
Make sure your world was created with the same Minecraft version (or older) as your server. You cannot import a world from a newer version to an older one.
Step 1: Prepare Your World
From Singleplayer
First, you need to find your Minecraft saves folder on your computer:
- Press Windows + R on your keyboard (opens the Run dialog)
- Type
%appdata%\.minecraft\savesand press Enter - A folder will open with all your worlds listed
- Open Finder
- Click Go in the menu bar at the top
- Hold the Option key - "Library" will appear
- Click Library → Application Support → minecraft → saves
Alternative: Press Cmd + Shift + G in Finder and paste: ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/saves
- Open your file manager
- Press Ctrl + H to show hidden files
- Navigate to your home folder → .minecraft → saves
Alternative: Open a terminal and run: nautilus ~/.minecraft/saves
Inside the saves folder, you'll see a folder for each world. The folder name matches the world name you chose in-game.
From Another Server
Download the world folder from your old server's file manager. If you have multiple dimensions, also grab:
world_nether(orworld/DIM-1for some servers)world_the_end(orworld/DIM1for some servers)
Zip Your World
Create a .zip file of your world folder. This makes uploading faster and easier.
- Windows: Right-click the folder → "Send to" → "Compressed (zipped) folder"
- Mac: Right-click the folder → "Compress"
Step 2: Upload to Your Server
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Stop Your Server
Go to your server dashboard and click Stop. Never upload files while the server is running.
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Open File Manager
Click Files in the left sidebar to open the file manager.
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Delete the Old World (Optional)
If you want to completely replace the existing world, delete the current
worldfolder. Right-click it and select "Delete". -
Upload Your Zip File
Click Upload at the top of the file manager and select your world.zip file. Wait for the upload to complete.
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Extract the Zip
Right-click your uploaded .zip file and select Unarchive. This will extract the world folder.
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Rename the Folder
Make sure your world folder is named exactly
world(lowercase). If it has a different name, right-click it and select "Rename".
Step 3: Configure server.properties
Your server needs to know which folder contains your world:
- Open
server.propertiesin the file manager - Find the line
level-name=world - Make sure it matches your world folder name (usually
world) - Save the file
Step 4: Start Your Server
Go back to your dashboard and click Start. Your server will now load your imported world!
The first startup after importing a world may take longer than usual as the server processes the new files. This is normal.
Common Issues
World not loading / Generating new world
- Check that your world folder is named exactly
world - Make sure
level-namein server.properties matches the folder name - Verify the world files are in the root of the
worldfolder, not a subfolder
Missing Nether/End
- For Paper/Spigot servers, dimensions need separate folders:
world_netherandworld_the_end - For Vanilla/Forge/Fabric, dimensions are inside the world folder as
DIM-1andDIM1
Mod errors after import
- Your world might have blocks/items from mods that aren't installed
- Install the same mods that were used in the original world
- Check the console for specific missing mod errors
Before importing, consider creating a backup of your current server in case something goes wrong.
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