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How to Reset or Restart your Minecraft Server

Sometimes you need to restart or reset your Minecraft server to apply changes, fix issues, or start fresh. With HostByte’s Game Panel, restarting your server is quick and easy. This guide shows you how to safely restart or reset your server without losing data. 🛠️

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⚙️ Understanding Restart vs Reset

It’s important to understand the difference between restarting and resetting:
  • ✅ Restart - Stops and starts the server (keeps all data)
  • ⚠️ Reset - Completely wipes the server and starts fresh
  • ✅ Soft Restart - Graceful restart that saves data first
  • ⚠️ Hard Restart - Force stop and start (use only if needed)

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⚡ Quick Restart from Game Panel

To restart your server safely:
  1. ➡️ Log into your HostByte control panel
  2. ➡️ Click on your Minecraft server
  3. ➡️ Look for the “Power” or “Control” section
  4. ➡️ Click “Restart” button
  5. ➡️ Wait for the server to fully restart

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⚙️ Safe Restart Process

For the safest restart experience:
  1. ➡️ Save the World - Use /save-all command in console
  2. ➡️ Notify Players - Tell players about the restart
  3. ➡️ Wait for Players - Let them finish what they’re doing
  4. ➡️ Stop Server - Use the stop button in panel
  5. ➡️ Wait 30 Seconds - Let the server fully stop
  6. ➡️ Start Server - Click the start button
  7. ➡️ Monitor Console - Watch for any startup issues

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⚠️ When to Restart Your Server

Common reasons to restart your server:
  • ✅ Plugin Updates - After installing new plugins
  • ✅ Configuration Changes - After editing server.properties
  • ✅ Performance Issues - When server becomes laggy