Where do I put an uploaded world, map, plugin, or mod?

Uploaded files only work if they land in the exact folder your server software expects. Getting the placement right — and matching the file type to your installed software — is the difference between a file loading and being silently ignored.

Where each file goes

• Worlds/maps: place the world folder in the server root so it matches the world name in your config.
• Plugins: into the plugins folder (Paper/Spigot/Purpur family only).
• Mods: into the mods folder (Forge/Fabric only).

How to place files correctly

1. Worlds/maps: put the world folder in the server root so it matches the world name in your config (for Minecraft, the folder named in server.properties under level-name).
2. Plugins: drop them into the plugins folder — this only works on plugin-capable software.
3. Mods: drop them into the mods folder — Forge/Fabric only.
4. Restart after placing files so the server picks them up.

Warning: Plugins won't load on Forge/Fabric and mods won't load on plugin software — match the file type to your installed software. For Minecraft specifics, see the Minecraft KB.

Tips & best practices

• Keep the world folder name and your config's world name identical, or the server will generate a fresh world instead of loading yours.

Frequently asked questions

I uploaded a file but nothing changed — why? Usually the wrong folder, a mismatched world name, or a missing restart. Check all three.

My plugins folder is missing — where is it? Run the server once on plugin-capable software and it will create the plugins folder automatically.