hytopia/docs/server.worldmanager.setdefaultworld.md

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## WorldManager.setDefaultWorld() method

Sets the default world players join on connect.

Use for: changing the lobby or main world at runtime. Do NOT use for: moving already connected players; use `Player.joinWorld`<!-- -->.

**Signature:**

```typescript
setDefaultWorld(world: World): void;
```

## Parameters

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Parameter


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Type


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Description


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world


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[World](./server.world.md)


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The world to set as the default.

\*\*Category:\*\* Core


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**Returns:**

void