Uploading a custom world, single-player or downloaded online, to a Minecraft Bedrock server allows sharing the world with other players, collaborating on projects, and exploring together. It also provides a way to backup the world and ensure it is safe from any data loss. Also, hosting a Bedrock server can provide a more stable and reliable gameplay experience as it runs on dedicated hardware with consistent performance.

Note: An FTP client is required to transfer files onto the Minecraft Bedrock server. Follow this tutorial to learn how to use an FTP client.

How to Upload a Custom World to a Minecraft Bedrock Server (Singleplayer)

  1. Launch Minecraft Bedrock.

  2. Hit Play.

  3. Select the pencil icon beside the preferred world.

  4. On the Game tab, scroll to the bottom and click Export World.

  5. Export the world to a folder.

  6. Minimize the folder to use later in the tutorial.

  7. Login to the QuickHost game panel.

  8. Stop the server.

  9. Log in to the Minecraft Bedrock server using an FTP client.

  10. Open the worlds folder.

  11. Right-click and choose New Directory (or folder).

  12. Input the world name and hit OK.

  13. Drag and drop the .MCWORLD file from step 5 into the new folder.

  14. Return to the QuickHost game panel.

  15. Under server controls click File Managers.

  16. Find the following directory: /home/container/worlds/[World Name] .

  17. Right-click the .MCWORLD file and select Unarchive.

  18. Go back to the File Managers.

  19. Open server.properties for editing.

  20. On the level-name= line, change the value to the world name.

  21. Choose the Save Content button on the top right.

  22. Start the server.

How to Upload a Custom World to a Minecraft Bedrock Server (Downloaded)

  1. Download a world from a reliable website like Planet Minecraft. It must be a .MCWORLD or .zip file.

  2. Minimize the file to use later in the tutorial.

  3. Login to the QuickHost game panel.

  4. Stop the server.

  5. Log in to the Minecraft Bedrock server using an FTP client.

  6. Open the worlds folder.

  7. Right-click and choose New Directory (or folder).

  8. Input a preferred world name and hit OK.

  9. Drag and drop the .MCWORLD or .zip file from step 1 into the new folder.

  10. Return to the QuickHost game panel.

  11. Under server controls click File Managers.

  12. Find the following directory: /home/container/worlds/[World Name] .

  13. Right-click the .MCWORLD or .zip file and select Unarchive.

  14. Go back to the File Managers.

  15. Open server.properties for editing.

  16. On the level-name= line, change the value to the world folder name.

  17. Choose the Save Content button on the top right.

  18. Start the server