Uploading a world to a Terraria server allows players to share and explore their customized game worlds with others. It's a fantastic way to showcase creativity, unique builds, and intricate landscapes with the broader Terraria community. It is an excellent method for preserving in-game creations, ensuring they're accessible even if switching servers. Since all progress is retained and characters are stored locally, players can keep all progress and work towards challenging powerful bosses.

Platform
PC
Android

How to Upload a World to a Terraria Server (PC)

1. On the desktop, find the following directory:

Terraria Worlds: Documents\My Games\Terraria\Worlds
tModLoader Worlds: Documents\My Games\Terraria\tModLoader-[version]\Worlds

2. Take note of the .wld filename.

Note: Vanilla Terraria worlds will have .wld and .bak files.
tModLoader worlds will have .twld, .wld, and .bak files.

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

4. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

5. Stop the server.

6. Go to the Files tab.

7. Open the Worlds folder.

8. Drag and drop the files from step 2.

9. Go to the Startup tab.

10. On the Save Name table, change the name to the uploaded world's name.

11. Start the server.

How to Upload a World to a Terraria Server (Android)

Note: Ensure the server version matches the desired saves version; otherwise it could be updated, preventing mobile players from joining the server. This does not apply to TShock servers.

1. Connect the phone to a PC using a USB cable. Learn how to set up an Android for file transfers here.