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# How to Upload and Use a Custom World on Your Minecraft Server

Uploading a custom world to your Minecraft server is a great way to refresh gameplay, explore epic builds, or share creations with your player community. You can find custom worlds through popular sites like [Planet Minecraft](https://www.planetminecraft.com/projects/), [MinecraftMaps](https://www.minecraftmaps.com/), or even create your own in single-player and upload it.

If you're looking for something ready to go, Nexus also offers a built-in collection of around 4,600 maps pulled from CurseForge, available to browse and download directly through the panel – making it easier than ever to find the perfect new adventure.

### Step 1: Prepare Your Custom World

First, get your custom world folder ready on your computer. Make sure the world folder is named clearly, is compatible with the version of Minecraft your server is running, and that it contains the necessary standard files, including:

* Level.dat
    
* region (folder)

It may also contain folders like data, DIM-1 (Nether), and DIM1 (End).

### Step 2: Log in

Log in to your [Nexus Hosting Account](https://gamecp.nexuscorehosting.com/auth/login).

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfOU1xbBtWZETwxwfFqT8RcG0qugHa9_9dRRj-24NNvDwx_-stMUXr5MABk4Bx9xZ8JOQezDGDs-s9TZoOD6Qh82XJYwoMehDQVEHv2AD3sTdqbY9PO0VPcJ0mg8jmSrQ2qiCgE?key=6slPKdyF2Qn98o7LopykPmwM)
### Step 3: Select the Server

Once on the dashboard, find and select your intended Minecraft server. 

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdG-aHBsT3ge4M3fzrPNiK3wm-cV4Bl43VKbvQ9BTv6TDo1R1KWsOd-ql_G2Srk8YLhDcdzey2F8IBtJOspgycNFh32YGx9Wjh-1YakwdzQBAoTVAuuleCSYgdnCILNDL3IUCsFww?key=6slPKdyF2Qn98o7LopykPmwM)
### Step 4: Stop the Server

Before making any changes, stop the server to avoid potential data issues. On the **Terminal** page, click the red **Stop** button. 

You don’t need to create a backup for this, because we aren’t going to touch the existing world folder. If you decide to go back to that world, you can make those changes in the server.properties file. 

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeXj4bomgNhWjOKKp6qIIH4RgROYqUJjohpsZrvPK_Otwlr4CMPDdFDx5DldR4uLOiC1-g1_Z4fg3qgYoMwko0NfBDxzKhHqZFNz12qdEVLl4K2xXWbk9-7l3rHgFM82_hcmdB70A?key=6slPKdyF2Qn98o7LopykPmwM)
### Step 5: Upload Your World Folder

Now, click **Files** from the sidebar. Click **Upload** and then select your world folder.

|| Uploads are limited to 100MB.

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdhm9ja209-GGYdF2qKkRHH42jx5BoJhPKrH6qtkPKFOcPP5ySz7mP7uSn_syHgjJYDcIqL8LQ8J3E7UVAvlEXEFUHA9g-waMZd4Pt3eC882joALETleOc7FZ_tJ2OcBdy0THAdMw?key=6slPKdyF2Qn98o7LopykPmwM)
### Step 6: Activate Your Custom World

Now you need to tell your server to use your custom world. Locate and open the **server.properties** file. Find the `level-name` setting and change it to match your custom world folder’s exact name. For example:

`level-name=RagnaRune_Remake`

Then click **Save Content**. 

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXd2_5o9e1q4fhY_R1vh47vWXFgyk5Kke8XRNf1qsVsbu59aTVDehEAxdqoz8EmURzKBalXGDES8_WDvRZHVlvzP8pB9ipSw5NDMPSKFJD_rpstGOx4m9Vwn1xAItg9kGjbA-SIuSg?key=6slPKdyF2Qn98o7LopykPmwM)
### Step 7: Download and Activate from Worlds (Alternative)

With Nexus, you have a simpler option available. You can click the **More** (ellipses) from the sidebar and then select **Worlds** from the pop-up menu. 

Now scroll through the available maps or use the search bar to find something specific. When you locate a world of interest, click the **Download** button on the right.

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcHeIUYq1Gk1P-Ac3joLDvYm-tcDxxtSCkS-mDN5vcyl-s7qZuGs9hmvgi285gOKthD7nr1-qJkv-Tqnf63Mkj7yaLG1IL1dY2D5wi-rNAlFhb1SrVPkzFo_pLZlzAm2LOoQWajWg?key=6slPKdyF2Qn98o7LopykPmwM)

Once the download is complete, you can refresh the page. You’ll notice this new world is now listed along the top, with your other worlds and dimensions. If you’re ready to use it, click **Make Default**. 

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfp42ZJsgC5oL628cg2P2-Wok4sT-x1UwwRLW0Gz96zM-Tf0dKURVwn_wybFzPjnOir7-Ah5-TtTelD7i83eLvfvRJ1h73FV8DjqrialEtvvmr0QV9UlP_7JI5-UplA4tu3LAGM6Q?key=6slPKdyF2Qn98o7LopykPmwM)
### Step 8: Restart Your Minecraft Server

Restart your server from the control panel by clicking the green **Start **button to apply the changes. Your custom world is now active!

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcRRTtU8Ia6qJ2r7mtF0W32kULs9O2wNPwiQ-VpckGfiIwocNazLDahYbDiK8qD58FdeDst3uIn2db9Glo5mCPyUrzhc3MGPj3YmHj103ioTvfxnY-NGtWFQEopSGe7J8Ex4xH-CQ?key=6slPKdyF2Qn98o7LopykPmwM)

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