--- title: "Maintaining your Starbound server" description: "Reset specific world files or your entire universe, schedule automated backups, and fix common errors following game or mod updates." url: "https://www.gameserverkings.com/knowledge-base/starbound/maintaining-your-server/" category: "Starbound" category_url: "https://www.gameserverkings.com/knowledge-base/starbound/" published: "2026-07-24T02:19:30.423Z" updated: "2026-07-31T23:04:40.109Z" source_format: "markdown" site: "GameServerKings" --- # Maintaining your Starbound server ## Universe and World Resets Each world is saved in `storage/universe/`, named by coordinate. > [!CAUTION] Deleting `storage/universe/` regenerates every world > **To reset the entire universe** (wipe all worlds and building progress): stop the server, delete the contents of `storage/universe/`, restart. The universe regenerates. **To reset specific worlds**: identify the files by coordinate and delete only those. **To reset player characters**: delete `storage/player/.player`. Players return to character select on next connect. ## Backups Universe and player files live in `storage/`. Daily snapshots via the **Backups** tab are recommended. > [!IMPORTANT] Major mod changes are the risky ones > Always back up before adding or removing major mods. ## Common Issues - **Cannot connect or version mismatch**: A mod is on the server but not the client, or vice versa. Fix with a shared Workshop collection. - **Asset digest warnings**: Set `checkAssetsDigest` to false, or get every player on the same mod set. - **Universe corrupted**: Restore from backup. A mid-write crash can corrupt a single world. - **Mods not loading**: Confirm `.pak` files are directly in `mods/`, not in a subfolder. ## What to Read Next - [How to install mods for Starbound](/knowledge-base/starbound/how-to-install-mods-starbound/) for the Workshop collection approach that prevents most connection issues - [Configuring your Starbound server](/knowledge-base/starbound/configuration-overview/) for the strictness settings --- Made with 💜 by GameServerKings