How to Back Up and Restore a Minecraft Server

Why we Use Backups

Backups are used to save a copy of your Minecraft server in case it gets corrupted, deleted, or encounters other issues. With backups, you can restore the server to the state it was in when the backup was created.

How to Create a Backup

In order to create a backup, you first need to open and login to your Minecraft server's web-panel.

• Locate 'Backups' section in the Sidebar and click on it.

• Click on the 'Create' button, you may find it on the top right of your screen.

• After clicking the Create button, a modal will appear asking for a name for the backup. You can give your backup any name you want, such as a date or a descriptive name and then click on Create button again.

The backup has now been created and is ready to use whenever you need it.

How to Use a Backup

To use a backup that you have already created, open the Backups section in the sidebar. There, you will see all the backups you have previously created.

• Click on the kebab menu of your backup and then click the Restore button.

After you click the restore button, a modal will appear and give you two checkboxes:

1. 1Delete All FIles: Enabling this will delete all the files of your server to ensure a smooth restoration of your backup.
2. 2Restore Startup Command: Enabling this will restore the startup command, image and variables from the backup.

Are Backups Stored Off-Node?

Backups are stored separately from your Minecraft server files to help protect your data if the main server node experiences issues. Check your hosting provider's backup policy for exact storage details and retention limits

Note

Please keep the following in mind before proceeding:

• Turn off the server before using a backup.
• Make sure to download important files and folders from the server before using a backup.
• if your server doesn't start to after a restore, check your Console logs for errors.