Managing Server Backups

Backups are one of those things you don't think about until you need one. A bad mod, an accidental file deletion, a config that broke everything — backups fix all of that with one click.

When to Back Up

Get in the habit of backing up before:

• Installing new mods or maps
• Changing server configuration
• Updating the server
• Letting someone else admin your server

Basically: if you're about to change something, back up first.

Creating a Manual Backup

1. Go to the Backups tab in your panel
2. Click Create Backup
3. Wait for it to finish (usually a few seconds to a minute depending on server size)

That's it. The backup captures everything — your config, mods, maps, server files, all of it.

Scheduled Backups

For set-it-and-forget-it protection:

1. Go to the Backups tab
2. Look for the Schedule section
3. Set your preferred frequency (daily is a good default)
4. Save

Scheduled backups run automatically. Your panel keeps a rolling set of backups, so old ones get cleaned up automatically to save disk space.

Restoring from a Backup

Something went wrong? Here's how to roll back:

1. Stop your server (important — don't restore while it's running)
2. Go to the Backups tab
3. Find the backup you want to restore
4. Click Restore
5. Wait for it to finish
6. Start your server

Your server is now exactly how it was when that backup was created. Any changes made after the backup are gone — mods added, config changes, all of it.

Tips

• Backups are cheap insurance. A 30-second backup can save you hours of re-configuring.
• Label your backups. If your panel supports notes, add context like "before adding drift mods" or "working config."
• Don't rely only on scheduled backups. If you're about to make a big change, create a manual one right before.
• Test a restore occasionally. Make sure your backups actually work before you're in a crisis.