save in the Console or stop the server, then open Files, go to /saves/Worlds and download <World name>.wld. Put the file in your Terraria worlds folder (on Windows, Documents\My Games\Terraria\Worlds) to play it in single player, view it in a map viewer or keep it as a backup.
How to download the world
1
Save the world
Type
save in the Console, or stop the server. Either way the file on disk has the latest changes.2
Open saves/Worlds
Click Files and open
saves, then Worlds.3
Download the .wld file
Find the file named after your World name, for example
world.wld, and download it with the File Manager. For a large world you can also use SFTP.4
Copy it into your worlds folder
On Windows, put the file in
Documents\My Games\Terraria\Worlds. It shows up in Terraria’s world list.Which files are in saves/Worlds?
Not sure which world the server uses? Check World name in Game settings or
worldname= in serverconfig.txt.
Download or panel backup?
Frequently asked questions
Can I play my server world in single player?
Yes. Copy the.wld file into your worlds folder and pick it in single player. A Journey world still needs a Journey character.
Why is my downloaded world missing the latest builds?
The world was downloaded before it was saved. Typesave in the Console and download it again.
Can I view my server world’s map?
Yes. Open the downloaded.wld in a map viewer such as TerraMap. See seed and map viewer.
Related guides
Terraria server guide
Every Terraria page in one place.
Upload a world
Put a world back on the server.
Seed and map viewer
See the whole map.
Autosave and backups
How the server saves.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 31 October 2026 (Terraria 1.4.5.6, vanilla server). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.
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Last Updated: October 2026