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Servers and Realms

Move from a local world to shared multiplayer play.

bedrockintermediate

Add an existing world to Bedrock Dedicated Server

Back up your Bedrock server, copy a verified existing world into its worlds folder, set level-name correctly and test the server before inviting players.

Updated 2026-08-11Read article
javaintermediate

Add an existing world to a Minecraft Java server

Back up the server, upload a verified Java world, point level-name to the correct folder, then test the world before players rejoin.

Updated 2026-08-12Read article
javaadvanced

Move a Minecraft Java server to a new host without losing progress

Migrate a Java server with its world, player data and settings safely. Back up, match versions, test privately and only then switch players over.

Updated 2026-08-12Read article
bothintermediate

Prepare a Minecraft World for Realms Upload

Verify the local world, keep two identifiable copies, match Java or Bedrock, and give a Realm owner a safe upload handoff before any slot is changed.

Updated 2026-08-13Read article