We believe in total transparency and data ownership. If you want to move your world to a different server or just keep a local copy on your PC, here is how you can download everything from Fern.

Downloading Individual Files

Go to the Files tab in Mission Control.
Navigate to the file you want (like latest.log or server.properties).
Click the Download icon next to the filename.

Downloading Your Entire World

Since world folders can be massive, the best way to download them is to zip them up first.

Stop your server.
Go to the Files tab.
Select the world folder (and any others you want).
Look for the Archive/Zip button (or Download Zip button).
Once the zip file is created, download the resulting .zip file to your computer.

Expert Tip: Using Snapshots

If you just want a backup within Fern, you don't need to download anything. Just head over to the Backups tab and click Create Snapshot. We’ll store it safely on our high-speed cloud storage for you.

What about massive worlds?

If your world is over 5GB, Downloading through a web browser can sometimes time out. If you’re having trouble with a very large world, reach out to our support team and we can help you with a specialized transfer link!

Note: If you are playing on Bedrock edition, keep in mind that Bedrock worlds have a different folder structure. The main save is usually found in the worlds folder.