At a glance Protect the world, configuration and accessories from updating, migration or experiment.
What is worth keeping?
- the folder of the world and its additional dimensions;
- server configuration, Whitelist and permission settings;
- plugins or mods and their configuration files;
- important scripts, version list and startup settings.
Stop writing and make a backup
The most secure moment for manual backup is a stopped server. If the panel offers backup, check its date and scope. Download important backup outside the server to not lose them together with the service.
Set a simple schedule
The public world changes often, so plan more frequent backup than for the test server. Save some of the last restore points and create a manual backup before updating the engine or modpack.
See if the world can be restored
Periodically test a backup on a separate private server. Make sure the world opens and configuration and plugins match its version. Do not replace the only running backup with untested backup.
Back up first. Change one thing at a time.
Back up your working files, make a change and check the logs. Changing one thing at a time makes it easier to find the cause of a problem and restore your previous settings.
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