How To Upload Worlds to your Terraria Server

General Info

Uploading a custom world to your Terraria server allows you to continue your progress, use downloaded maps, or play on pre-built worlds with your friends. Whether you’re using a world from the Workshop or a locally saved file, the process is simple once you know where to look.

This guide will show you how to upload a Terraria world to your server, import maps from the Workshop, and switch between different worlds. This is especially useful if you want to customize your gameplay experience or move an existing single-player world to multiplayer.

World files are saved locally on your computer, so you will need to locate them before uploading them to your server.

Import Worlds Through the Workshop

You can import worlds from the Workshop in-game. Follow the steps below:

• Access the Workshop page for Terraria worlds.
• Find the world you want, click on it, then click Subscribe.

NOTE: Subscribed Workshop items will automatically appear in your in-game Workshop menu.

• Launch Terraria and click on Workshop.

• Click on Import Worlds.

• Select the world you want, then click Import.
• The world is now imported and ready to be used.

Locate Your Local Worlds and Workshop Maps

After choosing the world you want to upload, you will need to locate it on your computer and create a backup copy.

• Navigate to:
  C:\Users\<YourUser>\Documents\My Games\Terraria\Worlds

• Copy your world file and rename it if needed.

How to Upload Your World

• Log in to your GGServers Control Panel and stop the server.
• Go to Files → saves → Worlds.

• Upload your world file using the Upload button or drag and drop.

If the world is too large, use WinSCP or FileZilla to upload the files.

• Go to the Server Settings tab and set the world name to match your uploaded file.
• Start the server.

How to Change Between Worlds

To switch between worlds, stop the server and update the world name setting to the desired world, then start the server again.

FAQ

Where are Terraria worlds saved?

Terraria worlds are usually located in C:\Users\<YourUser>\Documents\My Games\Terraria\Worlds on your computer.

Can I use Workshop worlds on my server?

Yes, you can import Workshop worlds in-game and then upload them to your server.

Why is my world not loading?

Make sure the world name in your server settings matches the uploaded file exactly. The setting is caps sensitive.

Can I switch between multiple worlds?

Yes, simply change the world name in your server settings after stopping the server.

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