> ## 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 Download and Install Minecraft Maps on Your Server > Download Minecraft maps for your server in one click: open Worlds, pick a CurseForge map, click Install, choose the folder and active world, then restart. To download a Minecraft map for your FREAKHOSTING server, open your server in the Game Panel, click **Worlds**, find a map from CurseForge, click **Install** next to a file, choose whether it becomes the active world and click **Install world**. The panel downloads, checks and unpacks the map into a new folder. Restart the server to load it. | Difficulty | Time | Works on | Panel page | | - | - | - | - | | Beginner | 2–5 minutes | All Minecraft: Java Edition servers | Worlds | ## Before you start * Make a backup if your current world matters to you: **Backups** > **Create backup**. Installing a map never overwrites a world folder, but a backup is still the safest way to go back. * Check your free disk space. Some maps are several hundred MB. ## How to install a map from the Worlds page **1. Open Worlds** Open your server in the [Game Panel](https://games.freakhosting.com) and click **Worlds** in the sidebar. The **Browse** tab lists worlds from **CurseForge**. **Minecraft version** is set to your server's version. ![Minecraft Worlds page on the Browse tab with Source, results per page, Minecraft version and Sort filters, a Search worlds box and cards for downloadable maps](https://mintcdn.com/freakhostingltd/oRNjFa_9Ix118Tkc/images/games/minecraft/mc-worlds-browse.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=oRNjFa_9Ix118Tkc\&q=85\&s=6932fbcd30f295cfa1c8771768dd8de7) Browsing worlds **2. Pick a map and file** Search or sort by **Popularity**, then click a map. **Files for this server** lists files made for your Minecraft version. A **Recommended** badge marks the best match. Switch on **Show all versions** to see other files. Click **Install**. ![World dialog with author, summary, View on CurseForge link and a Files for this server list with Release and Recommended badges, Minecraft versions, age, downloads, size and Install button](https://mintcdn.com/freakhostingltd/oRNjFa_9Ix118Tkc/images/games/minecraft/mc-world-files.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=oRNjFa_9Ix118Tkc\&q=85\&s=9296007e399fd1766b384200ed7986db) Files for your server's version **3. Choose the install options** | Option | What it does | | - | - | | **Folder name** | Optional. Leave it empty to use the map's name. The world always goes into a new folder. If the name is taken, a number is added. | | **Make this the active world** | Sets `level-name` in `server.properties` to the new folder. Nothing else in the file changes. The server uses it after its next restart. | | **Replace an existing world** | Moves the old world to a backup folder named like `.old-` and gives the new world its folder name. The old world stays on the server until you delete it. | ![Install world options dialog with a Folder name field, Make this the active world and Replace an existing world toggles, and Back and Install world buttons](https://mintcdn.com/freakhostingltd/oRNjFa_9Ix118Tkc/images/games/minecraft/mc-world-install-options.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=oRNjFa_9Ix118Tkc\&q=85\&s=00b71dd3ad3c12d4307e10d9d3d8b92c) Install options **4. Click Install world** The progress window runs through **Check the world file**, **Download and verify it**, **Check the archive**, **Unpack it**, **Move it into place** and **Make it the active world**. You can click **Continue in background**. In our test a 269 MB map took about 20 seconds. ![World installed message with the folder name, number of files and size, saying it is now the active world and the server must restart to load it](https://mintcdn.com/freakhostingltd/oRNjFa_9Ix118Tkc/images/games/minecraft/mc-world-installed.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=oRNjFa_9Ix118Tkc\&q=85\&s=b29e711ee08ecf17cce37bc8505e0391) World installed **5. Restart the server** Click **Restart**. Players join straight into the new map. ## How to switch, rename or delete worlds Open the **Installed** tab. Each world shows its folder name, where it came from, its size and when it last changed. ![Worlds Installed tab with a world row showing the folder name, Active badge, CurseForge source and install time, size, modified date and Set active, Rename and Delete buttons](https://mintcdn.com/freakhostingltd/oRNjFa_9Ix118Tkc/images/games/minecraft/mc-worlds-installed-tab.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=oRNjFa_9Ix118Tkc\&q=85\&s=b55ec854ef1c5b09f2a7618f5a2cd097) Installed worlds | Button | What it does | | - | - | | **Active** / **Set active** | **Active** marks the world the server loads. **Set active** switches to another world after the next restart. | | **Rename** | Renames the world folder. | | **Delete** | Deletes the world folder. Use it to remove old `.old-` copies you no longer need. | ## Why can't I install some maps? Some authors don't allow downloads through other sites. Their maps show **Downloads disabled by the author**. Download the map from CurseForge yourself, then [upload it to your server](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/minecraft/how-to-upload-a-custom-world-to-minecraft.md). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does installing a map delete my current world? No. A map always goes into a new folder. With **Replace an existing world** on, the old world is moved to a `.old-` folder, not deleted. ### How do I go back to my old world? Open **Worlds** > **Installed**, click **Set active** on your old world and restart. ### Do players need to download the map? No. The map runs on the server. Players only need the right Minecraft version, plus any resource pack the map's page asks for. ### Can I play a one-block or skyblock map on my server? Yes, if it is offered as a world download. Search for it on the **Browse** tab. ## Related guides > **[Minecraft server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/minecraft/minecraft-server-hosting-guide.md)** > > Every Minecraft guide in one place. > **[Upload your own world](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/minecraft/how-to-upload-a-custom-world-to-minecraft.md)** > > Bring a single-player world to the server. > **[Reset your world](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/minecraft/how-to-reset-your-minecraft-world.md)** > > Start over with a fresh world. > **[Custom world seed](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/minecraft/how-to-use-a-custom-world-seed-on-your-minecraft-server.md)** > > Generate a world from a seed. > [!NOTE] > > **Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team** on our Game Panel on 29 October 2026 (Minecraft 26.1, Paper and Fabric). Steps may differ slightly if the game or its plugins change. *** > [!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.