How To Reset Minecraft Player Data

How to Reset Player Data on Your Minecraft Server

There are times when you might need to reset a player's inventory and progress, either for one person or for the entire server. This guide will show you how to safely delete player data.

CRITICAL: Backup Your Server Before You Begin

Before deleting any files, it is absolutely essential that you take a full backup of your server.

This will serve as your safety net in case you accidentally delete the wrong files. Please follow our guide on How to Create and Restore a Server Backup before proceeding.

Resetting a Single Player's Data

This process will reset the inventory, location, advancements, and stats for one specific player.

1. Stop Your Server. This is a crucial first step to prevent file corruption.
2. Find the Player's UUID. Every Minecraft account has a unique ID called a UUID. You can find any player's UUID using a tool like NameMC. Just enter their username and copy the UUID string.
3. Navigate to your World Folder. In your server's File Manager, open your main world folder (usually named world).
4. Delete the Player's Files. You need to delete two files associated with the player's UUID:
   • Go into the playerdata folder and delete the .dat file.
   • Go into the advancements folder and delete the .json file.
5. Restart Your Server. Once you start the server again, the player's data will be fully reset. When they log in, they will start fresh as if they were a new player.

Resetting All Player Data (Complete Wipe)

This process will completely wipe the inventory, location, advancements, and stats for every player who has ever joined your server.

1. Stop Your Server. This is mandatory before deleting entire folders.
2. Navigate to your World Folder. In your server's File Manager, open your main world folder (usually world).
3. Delete the Data Folders. To perform a full wipe, delete the following three folders entirely:
   • The playerdata folder.
   • The advancements folder.
   • The stats folder.
4. Restart Your Server. After restarting, every player will have a clean slate when they next join.

Following these steps carefully will ensure your player data is reset cleanly. Remember to always back up your server first!