Learn how to download your Minecraft world from your Tick Hosting server using SFTP for backup, sharing, or transferring to another server
Downloading your world requires SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) access. SFTP is the most reliable method to download large world files from your Tick Hosting server safely and completely.
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Learn how to connect via SFTP
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Find your world folder on server
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Transfer files to your computer
Before downloading your world, it's crucial to stop your server to ensure data integrity:
- Go to your Tick Hosting dashboard
- Click on your server to open the control panel
- Click the "Stop" button
- Wait until the server status shows as "Offline"
Critical: Never download world files while your server is running, as this can lead to corrupted or incomplete world data.
Use the SFTP connection details from your Tick Hosting dashboard:
Server: node-it-01.tickhosting.com
Port: 2022
Username: username.serverid
Password: Your account password
Need help connecting? Our SFTP guide covers everything step-by-step.
View SFTP Guide
Once connected via SFTP, navigate to your world folder. The location depends on your server type:
/world/
Standard world folder for most server types
/world/
/DIM1/
/DIM-1/
May include dimension folders
level.dat - Main world data and settingsregion/ - Contains all world chunks (.mca files)playerdata/ - Player inventories and datadata/ - Additional world data (advancements, structures)poi/ - Points of interest data
- In your SFTP client, navigate to the
/world/ folder
- On your local computer, create a folder to save the world
- Right-click on the
world folder
- Select "Download" from the context menu
- Wait for the download to complete (this may take time for large worlds)
- Verify all files downloaded successfully
Large worlds can take 10-30 minutes depending on size and internet speed.
Create a dedicated "Minecraft Worlds" folder to organize your downloads.
Keep multiple versions of your world for safety
Send your world to others or upload to sharing platforms
Use tools like MCEdit or play in singleplayer
Move your world to a different hosting provider
Solution: Most SFTP clients can resume downloads. Right-click and select "Resume" or restart the download.
Solution: Check server.properties for custom world name, or look for folders named after your world.
Solution: Check our SFTP guide for detailed troubleshooting steps and connection help.
Congratulations! You've successfully downloaded your Minecraft world from your Tick Hosting server. Your world is now safely backed up on your computer and ready for whatever you want to do with it. Remember to create regular backups to protect your hard work!