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Changing the World Seed or Starting a New World

World seeds and world generation are fundamental aspects of Minecraft server management. Whether you want to start fresh with a new world or change the seed of an existing world, understanding these processes is essential for server administration. ⚙️

⚙️ Understanding World Seeds

A world seed is a number or text string that determines:
  • Terrain Generation - Mountains, oceans, biomes, and structures
  • Resource Distribution - Ore locations, villages, temples
  • World Consistency - Same seed = same world layout
  • Reproducibility - Players can recreate the same world

⚙️ Seed Types and Formats

Numeric Seeds:
  • Simple numbers - 12345, -12345
  • Large numbers - 1234567890
  • Negative numbers - Create different terrain
Text Seeds:
  • Words - minecraft, diamond
  • Phrases - my awesome world
  • Special characters - test@world

⚙️ Step 1: Access Your Server Files

Start by accessing your HostByte control panel. For detailed instructions, see our Game Panel Access Guide:
  1. ➡️ Log into your HostByte account
  2. ➡️ Navigate to your Minecraft server
  3. ➡️ Click on “File Manager” in the left sidebar
  4. ➡️ Locate your world folders and server.properties
⭐ Tip: Always backup your current world before making changes.

⚙️ Step 2: Backup Your Current World

Protect your existing world data before making changes:

⚙️ Manual Backup Process