How To Reset Your Project Zomboid Server

If your Knox Event has gotten a bit too chaotic, your mod list is tangled up, or you just want to start a fresh survival run with your friends, resetting your server is the way to go.

Wiping your server and starting over is a quick process right from the MintServers panel. No worries, let's get that server reset and running like new.

Important Warning: This process will completely delete your world, player data, and settings! If you want to keep anything, make sure to download a backup to your computer before proceeding.

How to Completely Reset Your Server

To get a completely clean slate, we need to clear out the old files first and then run a fresh installation.

1. Log into your MintServers game panel and click the Stop button. Always make sure your server is completely offline before modifying or deleting files.
2. On the left-hand sidepanel, click on Files to open your file manager.
3. Select all the files and folders in your main directory. You can easily do this by checking the master box at the very top of the file list.
4. Click Delete and confirm that you want to wipe the files.
5. Now that your file manager is empty, navigate to the Settings tab on the left sidepanel.
6. Click on the Reinstall Server button. Confirm the prompt to begin the process.
7. Wait for the installation to finish. This might take a few minutes as it downloads fresh Project Zomboid files directly to your server.
8. Once it finishes, head back to your console and click Start. Your fresh new world will begin generating!

Having Trouble?

If your server gets stuck during the reinstall process or refuses to boot up after starting, just open a ticket. Our support team is always here to help you get your survival world back online.