> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.freakhosting.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Reset Your 7 Days to Die Server World (Wipe)

> How to reset or wipe a 7 Days to Die server world: set a new Save name on Game settings, or delete the save folder in .local/share/7DaysToDie/Saves.

To reset a 7 Days to Die server world on FREAKHOSTING, stop the server, open **Game settings** and enter a new **Save name** in **World and save**, then start the server: it creates a new, empty save and keeps the old one on disk. For a full wipe, delete the save folder in `.local/share/7DaysToDie/Saves/<World>/<Save name>/` instead. Admins in `serveradmin.xml` are kept either way.

| Method | Old save | Use it when |
| - | - | - |
| New **Save name** | Kept on disk | You may want to go back |
| Delete the save folder | Removed | You want a clean wipe and free disk space |
| New world (`RWG` or a new map) | Kept on disk | You want new terrain too |

## Before you start

* Make a [backup](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-create-and-restore-backups.md). A deleted save can only come back from a backup.
* Tell your players. Their characters, bases and inventories are part of the save.

## How to start a new save

**1. Stop the server**

[Stop the server](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-start-stop-and-restart-your-game-server.md).

**2. Change the save name**

Open **Game settings** > **World and save** and enter a new **Save name**, for example `Season2`. The panel warns: "Changing the save name starts a new, empty save. The old one stays on disk."

**3. Save and start**

Click **Review and save** and start the server. Players start fresh on day 1.

## How to delete the old save completely

**1. Stop the server**

The server must be stopped so the game doesn't write to the files.

**2. Open the Saves folder**

In [Files](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-file-manager.md), open `.local/share/7DaysToDie/Saves/`. Inside is one folder per world, for example `Navezgane`, and inside that one folder per save name, for example `MyGame`.

**3. Delete the save folder**

Delete the save folder (for example `Saves/Navezgane/MyGame`). Don't delete `serveradmin.xml`, which keeps your admins, whitelist and bans.

**4. Start the server**

Start the server. With the same **Save name**, it creates a new, empty save.

## How to get new terrain as well

A save only resets the game progress. For a new map, set **World** to `RWG` with a new `WorldGenSeed` in `serverconfig.xml`, or upload a new world. See [custom maps](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/7-days-to-die/using-custom-maps-kinggen.md).

## Partial resets without a wipe

**Reset unvisited chunks after** on **Game settings** > **Performance** sets `MaxChunkAge`: chunks that nobody has visited for that many in-game days, and that no land claim protects, reset to their original state. The default `-1` never resets. **Disk space for a save** (`SaveDataLimit`) resets old chunks when the save grows past the limit you set.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does a world reset remove my admins?

No. `serveradmin.xml` sits in `Saves/`, above the world folders, so it stays.

### Can I go back to my old world?

Yes, if you used a new **Save name**. Set the old name back and restart. If you deleted the folder, restore a backup.

### Does changing the sandbox code need a reset?

The game reads the sandbox code at every start. If a change doesn't show in your current save, start a new save to be sure. See [sandbox code](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/7-days-to-die/how-to-use-a-sandbox-code-on-your-7-days-to-die-server.md).

## Related guides

> [card] [7 Days to Die server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/7-days-to-die/7-days-to-die-server-hosting-guide.md)
>
> Every 7 Days to Die page in one place.

> [card] [Custom maps](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/7-days-to-die/using-custom-maps-kinggen.md)
>
> New terrain with RWG or uploads.

> [card] [Add an admin](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/7-days-to-die/how-to-add-an-admin-on-your-7-days-to-die-server.md)
>
> serveradmin.xml explained.

> [card] [Backups](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-create-and-restore-backups.md)
>
> Back up before you wipe.

> [card] [Schedules](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-configure-schedules-and-tasks.md)
>
> Plan restarts and backups.

***

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team** on our Game Panel on 31 October 2026 (7 Days to Die V3.4.0 b9). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.

> [!NOTE]
>
> ### Need Extra Help?
>
> If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist:
>
> * **Live Chat:** Quick assistance via our website.
> * **Support Ticket:** [Open a Ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php)
> * **Discord:** [Join our Community](https://discord.gg/freakhosting)
> * **Email:** [support@freakhosting.com](mailto:support@freakhosting.com)

> [!TIP]
>
> ### Save on Your Hosting
>
> Ready to upgrade your hosting? Use code **KB20** at checkout for **20% off** your first order!

***

**Last Updated:** October 2026


This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.