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How to Upload a Pre-Existing World to Your 7 Days to Die Server

If you’ve created a custom world or wish to continue an existing single-player or locally hosted game on your 7 Days to Die (7DTD) server, follow this guide to upload your world seamlessly. This process applies to both Navezgane and Randomly Generated Worlds (RWG).

Step 1: Ensure Version Compatibility

Before uploading your world, confirm that the game version used to create the world matches the version your server is running. Mismatched versions can lead to errors or corrupted saves.

Step 2: Locate Your Local World Files

Your world files are stored locally on your computer:

• Windows: Navigate to %appdata%\7DaysToDie.

• Linux: Check ~/.local/share/7DaysToDie/.

Within this folder:

• Navezgane Worlds: Located under Saves/Navezgane.

• RWG Worlds: Located under both Saves/[World Name] and GeneratedWorlds/[World Name].

Step 3: Upload Files to Your Server

To transfer files to your server, you’ll need an FTP client like FileZilla or WinSCP. Follow these steps:

1. Connect to the Server:

   • Use the FTP login credentials provided in your server panel. It should look like this when logged in:
     
     

   • Navigate to the appropriate server directories:

     • Save files: 7DaysToDie/Saves/.

     • World files: 7DaysToDie/Data/Worlds/ (for RWG).

2. Transfer Files:

   • For Navezgane Worlds: Upload only the save folder from Saves/Navezgane.

   • For RWG Worlds: Upload both the save folder (Saves/[World Name]) and the corresponding world folder (GeneratedWorlds/[World Name]) to their respective locations.

3. Optimize Transfer:

   • Compress large folders into .zip files to reduce upload time, then unzip them on the server.

Step 4: Update Server Configuration

Adjust your server settings to recognize the uploaded world:

1. Access the Configuration File:

   • Open the serverconfig.xml file via your server control panel or FTP client.

2. Edit World Settings:

   • Set GameWorld to the name of the world folder (e.g., RWG or Navezgane).

   • Set GameName to match the folder name of your save (e.g., MyCustomWorld).
     
     
     

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   • For RWG worlds, ensure WorldGenSeed and WorldGenSize match the original world settings if applicable.

3. Save Changes:

   • Save the file and upload it back to the server if edited locally.

Step 5: Start the Server

Restart your server from the control panel to apply the new configuration and load the uploaded world. Monitor the console for any errors during startup to ensure everything is functioning correctly.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Version Mismatch: If the server doesn’t load your world, double-check the game version compatibility.

• Missing Files: Ensure both the Saves and GeneratedWorlds folders (for RWG) are uploaded completely.

• Configuration Errors: Verify that GameWorld and GameName settings match the uploaded files precisely.

By following this guide, you can easily bring your custom or pre-existing worlds to life on your ChicagoServers-hosted 7DTD server. For further assistance, contact our support team!