Creating Backups

Create backups to protect your server data. A backup captures everything on your server at a specific moment.

Creating a Backup

Open Backups

Navigate to your server dashboard and click Backups in the sidebar.

Click Create Backup

Click the Create Backup button at the top of the page.

Name Your Backup

Enter a descriptive name for your backup:

Good examples:

"Before Fabric 0.15 update"
"Pre-mod-cleanup backup"
"Working server 2024-01-15"
"After spawn build complete"

Use descriptive names! You'll thank yourself when you need to find a specific backup later.

Wait for Completion

The backup process starts immediately:

Preparing - Files are being gathered
Compressing - Data is compressed
Storing - Backup is saved
Complete - Ready to use

Backup time depends on server size. Small servers: 1-2 minutes. Large servers: 5-10+ minutes.

Backup Information

Each backup shows:

Field	Description
Name	Your chosen backup name
Created	Date and time created
Size	Compressed backup size
Status	Completed, In Progress, or Failed

When to Create Backups

Always Backup Before

Installing new mods or plugins
Updating server software
Editing important configuration files
Deleting files or folders
Major changes to world or game settings

Regular Backups

Create routine backups even without major changes:

Server Type	Recommended Frequency
Active server (daily players)	Daily
Moderate server (weekly play)	Weekly
Personal server (occasional)	Before each session

Milestone Backups

Create backups after achievements:

Completed a major build
Finished server setup
Reached a stable configuration
Important in-game events

Backup Tips

Server State During Backup

You can create backups while the server is running, but for best results:

Warn players - Let them know a backup is starting
Save the world - Run a save command if available
Brief pause - Heavy activity during backup may cause issues

For critical backups, consider briefly stopping the server to ensure a clean snapshot.

Naming Conventions

Develop a consistent naming system:

[date]-[description]
2024-01-15-before-update
2024-01-16-after-spawn-complete
weekly-backup-jan-week2

Don't Rely on One Backup

Keep multiple backups:

Recent backup (today/yesterday)
Weekly backup
Monthly backup
Milestone backups (important achievements)

Backup Limits

Each plan has a backup limit. When you reach the limit:

You cannot create new backups
Delete old backups to make room
Or upgrade your plan for more slots

Check your current usage at the top of the Backups page.

Troubleshooting

Backup Failed

If a backup fails:

Check storage - You may be out of space
Check limit - You may have reached your backup limit
Server issues - Check if the server is responding
Try again - Temporary issues may resolve

Backup Taking Too Long

Large servers take longer:

Be patient - Wait for completion
Check progress - Status should update
Avoid interrupting - Don't close the page

If stuck for more than 30 minutes:

Refresh the page
Check if backup completed
Try creating again if it failed

No Create Button

You may have reached your backup limit:

Delete old backups
Or upgrade your plan

You may also lack permission - only Write and Admin can create backups.

What's Next?

Learn how to restore from a backup when you need to recover your server.

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