Restoring Backups
Restore your server to a previous state using a backup. This replaces your current server files with the backup contents.
Important: Restoring a backup will overwrite your current server data. Any changes made since the backup was created will be lost.
When to Restore
Use restore when:
- An update broke your server
- You accidentally deleted important files
- Configuration changes caused problems
- You want to undo recent changes
- Corruption occurred
Restoring a Backup
Stop Your Server
For the safest restore, stop your server first:
- Go to your server Dashboard
- Click Stop
- Wait until status shows Offline
You can restore while the server is running, but stopping ensures a clean restore without file conflicts.
Open Backups
Navigate to the Backups section in your server dashboard.
Find Your Backup
Browse your backups to find the one you want:
- Check the name for description
- Check the date to ensure it's the right time
- Check the size matches expectations
Click Restore
Click the Restore button on the backup you want to use.
Confirm Restore
A confirmation dialog appears:
- Review the backup details
- Understand that current data will be replaced
- Click Confirm to proceed
This action cannot be undone. Make sure you've selected the correct backup.
Wait for Completion
The restore process:
- Preparing - Getting ready
- Extracting - Unpacking backup files
- Restoring - Replacing server files
- Complete - Ready to start
After Restoring
Verify the Restore
After starting your server:
- Check the console - Look for startup errors
- Test basic functions - Ensure the server works
- Verify data - Confirm your expected data is present
What's Restored
Everything in the backup is restored:
- ✓ World data and saves
- ✓ Configuration files
- ✓ Plugin/mod settings
- ✓ Player data
- ✓ Custom files
What's Lost
Changes made after the backup was created:
- ✗ New builds or progress
- ✗ Configuration changes
- ✗ New plugins/mods installed
- ✗ Player data since backup
Best Practices
Before Restoring
- Create a new backup of current state (if valuable)
- Stop the server for clean restore
- Verify the backup is the correct one
- Notify players if applicable
Choosing the Right Backup
- Most recent - For recovering from recent issues
- Stable - Before the problem occurred
- Milestone - Known good state
Troubleshooting
Restore Failed
If restore fails:
- Check server status - Stop it if still running
- Try again - Temporary issues may resolve
- Check backup - It may be corrupted
- Contact support - If issues persist
Server Won't Start After Restore
- Check the Console for errors
- The backup may have incompatible settings
- Try restoring a different backup
- Verify game version compatibility
Data Not What Expected
If restored data doesn't match expectations:
- Check backup date - You may have chosen wrong backup
- Backup may be incomplete - Try another backup
- Files were added after - They won't be in old backups
Partial Restore
You cannot restore individual files from a backup through the UI. A restore is all-or-nothing.
Workaround:
- Download the backup
- Extract on your computer
- Find the specific files
- Upload just those files
Tips
Create Safety Backup
Before restoring, create a backup of your current state:
"pre-restore-safety-2024-01-15"This gives you a way back if the restored backup isn't what you need.
Test in Off-Hours
If possible, restore during low-activity times when fewer players are affected.
Document Changes
After restoring, remember to re-apply any intentional changes you made after the backup:
- Configuration updates
- New plugins/mods
- Permission changes