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How To Reset 7 Days To Die Server

Resetting your 7 Days To Die server can be a necessary step for various reasons, such as starting a fresh world, resolving persistent issues, or preparing for a major game update. This process typically involves deleting your old world save data and, optionally, resetting your server configuration files.


What Does "Resetting a Server" Mean On 7 Days To Die?


When you reset a 7 Days To Die server, you are essentially deleting all existing world data, including:


  • The terrain and generated structures.


  • All player builds and placed blocks.


  • Player inventories, levels, and skill progress.


  • Mob spawns and their locations.


Optional Step: Backup Your 7 Days To Die Server


  1. Log in to the Sparked Host Apollo Panel: <https://control.sparkedhost.us/>


  1. Open The Backups Tab


  1. Create A New Backup


Resetting Your 7 Days To Die Server


Before performing any reset, it is absolutely essential to create a complete backup of your server files. Once you delete the world data, it cannot be recovered. Refer to our guide on "How to Back Up Your 7 Days To Die Server" if you need assistance with this step.


This method involves manually deleting specific folders and files from your server directory.


  • Stop Your 7 Days To Die Server:


  • This is the most critical step. Ensure your server is completely shut down before proceeding. Running the server while deleting files can lead to data corruption.


  • Locate Your Server Directory:


  • Navigate to where your 7 Days To Die dedicated server is installed.


  • The default path is often C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\7 Days To Die Dedicated Server.


  • Delete World Save Data:


  • Inside your server's root directory, find the Data folder.


  • Inside Data, you'll find a Worlds folder.


  • Open the Worlds folder. Here, you will see subfolders named after the world types (e.g., Navezgane, Random Gen) and potentially custom world names if you've used a specific seed.


  • Identify the world you want to reset. For example, if your server is running a Random Gen world with the save name MyWorld, you would look for Data\\Worlds\\Random Gen\\MyWorld.


  • Delete the entire folder corresponding to your active world save. For example, delete the MyWorld folder.


  • Important: Do NOT delete the Navezgane or Random Gen folders themselves, only the specific save folders within them.


  • Delete Player Data:


  • If you want a completely fresh start where players lose all their inventory, level, and skill progress, you'll also need to delete player data.


  • This data is usually stored within the world save folder you just deleted. If you only deleted the world folder, player data associated with that world is gone.


  • However, sometimes player data might persist in other locations, especially if you've used certain mods or older server versions. If you want to be absolutely sure, you might look for a Players folder within your main server directory, but this is less common for full world resets. Deleting the world save is usually sufficient.


  • Reset Server Configuration Files:


  • If you want to revert all server settings to their default values (e.g., difficulty, day length, drop rates), you can delete or rename serverconfig.xml and serveradmin.xml.


  • These files are typically located directly in your server's root directory.


  • Start Your 7 Days To Die Server:


  • Once you've deleted the necessary files/folders, start your server.


  • If you deleted the world save, the server will generate a brand new world based on the settings in your serverconfig.xml (including the world seed and world generation type).


  • If you also reset serverconfig.xml, it will use default settings. Remember to accept the EULA again if prompted.


Still have some questions about resetting a 7 Days To Die server?


Don't hesitate to open a support ticket for further assistance!


By: Exequiel P

Updated on: 09/06/2025

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