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Backups

A backup is a restore point: a copy of your server files at one moment.

What you see​

Each backup shows its name, size, a sha1: checksum (to verify the file is intact), its age, its status (for example CREATED) and a lock icon if locked.

A line like 2 of 2 backups have been created for this server. shows your slots in use out of the slots in your plan. At the limit, delete a backup (unlock it first if locked) before making a new one.

Create a backup​

  1. Open Backups in the sidebar.
  2. Use the create button and, if asked, name the backup.
  3. Wait until the status says CREATED.

No create button means all slots are in use: delete a backup you no longer need.

tip

Make a backup before you change versions, install many plugins or mods, edit important config files or reinstall the server.

The actions menu​

The ... menu on a backup offers:

  • Download: save the backup to your computer.
  • Restore: return the server to the state of this backup.
  • Lock / Unlock: a locked backup cannot be deleted. Unlock it to delete it.
  • Delete: remove the backup and free its slot.

Restore a backup​

  1. Open the ... menu of the backup and click Restore.
  2. Confirm.
  3. Wait for the restore to finish, then start the server if it is off.

Restoring returns the server to the backup's moment: anything changed afterwards can be lost. If unsure, download or create another backup first.

Automatic backups​

The panel makes backups before risky actions, named as follows:

  • Before changing to Paper 26.3 (date UTC): made when you change the Minecraft software or version. The name shows the new software and version. See Versions.
  • Pre-wipe date UTC: made before a Rust wipe when Create a backup first is ticked. See Wipes.
  • Reinstalling the server also offers to make a backup first (see Settings).

Automatic backups use your backup slots like any other. If a version change fails and the server is put back as it was, its backup is unlocked so it does not keep using a locked slot, and you can delete it from this page.

You can also make backups on a timer with Schedules by adding a Create backup task.

Tips​

  • Names carry the date and time in UTC, not your local time.
  • Keep at least one recent backup you trust, and lock it.
  • Backups cover mistakes on the server, not loss of the only copy of data you care about. Download the important ones.
  • For a single Minecraft world, the Worlds page also has a Back up button.