{"id":12835,"date":"2023-09-20T19:39:59","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T19:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test2.gginternal.net\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-upload-worlds-to-your-terraria-server\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T06:35:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T06:35:34","slug":"how-to-upload-worlds-to-your-terraria-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-upload-worlds-to-your-terraria-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Upload Worlds to your Terraria Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">General Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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&#8217;re using a world from the Workshop or a locally saved file, the process is simple once you know where to look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will show you how to <strong>upload a Terraria world to your server<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-info\"><strong>World files are saved locally on your computer, so you will need to locate them before uploading them to your server.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Import Worlds Through the Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can import worlds from the Workshop in-game. Follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access the <a href=\"https:\/\/steamcommunity.com\/workshop\/browse\/?appid=105600&amp;browsesort=trend\u00a7ion=readytouseitems\">Workshop page<\/a> for Terraria worlds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the world you want, click on it, then click <code>Subscribe<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/7_1k55suh.png\" alt=\"Subscribe\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-info\"><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Subscribed Workshop items will automatically appear in your in-game Workshop menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch Terraria and click on <code>Workshop<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/5_nhsft0.png\" alt=\"Workshop\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <code>Import Worlds<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6_140085.png\" alt=\"Import Worlds\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the world you want, then click <code>Import<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The world is now imported and ready to be used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Locate Your Local Worlds and Workshop Maps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After choosing the world you want to upload, you will need to locate it on your computer and create a backup copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to:<br><code>C:\\Users\\&lt;YourUser&gt;\\Documents\\My Games\\Terraria\\Worlds<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"137\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TerrariaWorld.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TerrariaWorld.jpg 653w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TerrariaWorld-300x63.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TerrariaWorld-50x10.jpg 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TerrariaWorld-60x13.jpg 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TerrariaWorld-100x21.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy your world file and rename it if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"786\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TerrariaWorldRenamed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TerrariaWorldRenamed.jpg 786w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TerrariaWorldRenamed-300x48.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TerrariaWorldRenamed-768x123.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TerrariaWorldRenamed-50x8.jpg 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TerrariaWorldRenamed-60x10.jpg 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TerrariaWorldRenamed-100x16.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to Upload Your World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your <a href=\"http:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\">GGServers Control Panel<\/a> and stop the server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Files \u2192 saves \u2192 Worlds<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldLocation-1024x296.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldLocation-1024x296.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldLocation-300x87.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldLocation-768x222.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldLocation-50x14.jpg 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldLocation-1536x444.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldLocation-2048x592.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldLocation-60x17.jpg 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldLocation-100x29.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upload your world file using the <strong>Upload<\/strong> button or drag and drop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-info\">If the world is too large, use <a href=\"#\">WinSCP<\/a> or <a href=\"#\">FileZilla<\/a> to upload the files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Server Settings<\/strong> tab and set the world name to match your uploaded file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start the server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldNameSetting-1024x204.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldNameSetting-1024x204.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldNameSetting-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldNameSetting-768x153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldNameSetting-50x10.jpg 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldNameSetting-1536x306.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldNameSetting-2048x408.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldNameSetting-60x12.jpg 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WorldNameSetting-100x20.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to Change Between Worlds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To switch between worlds, stop the server and update the <strong>world name<\/strong> setting to the desired world, then start the server again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where are Terraria worlds saved?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Terraria worlds are usually located in <code><code>C:\\Users\\&lt;YourUser>\\Documents\\My Games\\Terraria\\Worlds<\/code><\/code> on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I use Workshop worlds on my server?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can import Workshop worlds in-game and then upload them to your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is my world not loading?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure the world name in your server settings matches the uploaded file exactly. The setting is caps sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I switch between multiple worlds?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, simply change the world name in your server settings after stopping the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Need Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-info\">If you have any questions, run into issues, or need further assistance, our team is here to help. Feel free to reach out to us via <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/\">live chat<\/a><\/strong> or a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php\">support ticket<\/a><\/strong>\u2014we offer <strong>24\/7 support<\/strong> to ensure you\u2019re always covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enhance your experience with GGServers&#8217; Terraria server hosting services! 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