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Overview
The Backups page lets you create and manage snapshots of your entire server at any point in time. Use backups to safeguard your world data, configs, and plugins before making changes — or simply as a routine safety net.
Create Backups
Snapshot your entire server with one click, with optional file exclusions.
Restore Anytime
Roll your server back to any saved backup instantly.
Download Locally
Download backup archives directly to your computer for offsite storage.
Each server plan includes up to 10 backup slots. Once all slots are used, you must delete an existing backup before creating a new one.
Creating a Backup
To create a backup, click the Create Backup button in the top right corner of the Backups page.
Enter a backup name (optional)
Give your backup a descriptive name to make it easy to identify later — for example,
Before plugin update or Pre-reset world. If left blank, the backup will be named automatically using the current date and time.Set ignored files and directories (optional)
Enter any files or folders you want to exclude from the backup, one per line. Leave this blank to use the contents of the
.pteroignore file in your server root if one exists.Toggle the Locked option (optional)
Enable Locked to prevent this backup from being deleted until it is explicitly unlocked. Useful for protecting important snapshots from accidental deletion.
Viewing Your Backups
Once a backup has been created, it will appear as a row in your backup list.
Backup Name
Backup Name
The name you gave the backup, or an auto-generated name based on the timestamp (e.g.
Backup at 2026-03-02 02:22:54).Size
Size
The total compressed size of the backup archive (e.g.
96.64 MiB). This reflects the actual disk space used by the backup file.SHA1 Checksum
SHA1 Checksum
A unique hash of the backup file (e.g.
sha1:cd6eba110870a1aa1d247c0ef559001041fc6a49). You can use this to verify the integrity of a downloaded backup.Created timestamp
Created timestamp
How long ago the backup was created (e.g.
less than 20 seconds ago) along with a Created status label. In-progress backups will show a spinner instead.Backup slot usage
Backup slot usage
A counter below the list shows how many of your 10 backup slots have been used (e.g.
1 of 10 backups have been created for this server).Backup Actions
Click the··· menu on the right side of any completed backup row to access the available actions.
Download
Download the backup archive directly to your computer as a compressed file. Useful for keeping an offsite copy of your server data.
Restore
Roll your server back to the state captured in this backup. The server will stop, the backup will be applied, and the server will restart automatically.
Lock
Lock the backup to prevent it from being deleted. A locked backup must be explicitly unlocked before it can be removed. Toggle this again to unlock.
Delete
Permanently delete the backup and free up a backup slot. Locked backups cannot be deleted until they are unlocked first.
Best Practices
Back up before making any major changes
Back up before making any major changes
Always create a backup before installing or removing plugins, updating your server version, or editing critical config files. This gives you a safe restore point if something goes wrong.
Use descriptive names
Use descriptive names
Name your backups clearly so you can identify them at a glance — for example,
Before 1.21 update or Working EssentialsX config. Auto-generated names based on timestamps can be hard to distinguish when you have multiple backups.Lock your most important backups
Lock your most important backups
Use the Lock feature on backups you want to keep long-term, such as a clean world start or a stable server state. Locked backups are protected from accidental deletion.
Download backups for offsite storage
Download backups for offsite storage
The panel only stores up to 10 backups. For long-term safekeeping, download important backups to your own computer or cloud storage. This is especially important for world saves you want to preserve.
Exclude large unnecessary files
Exclude large unnecessary files
Use the Ignored Files and Directories field to skip folders like
cache/, logs/, or large mod archives that don’t need to be backed up. This keeps backup sizes smaller and speeds up the process.Quick Reference
Create a backup
Click Create Backup in the top right, fill in the optional fields, and click Start Backup.
Restore a backup
Click the
··· menu on the backup row and select Restore.Download a backup
Click the
··· menu on the backup row and select Download.Lock or unlock a backup
Click the
··· menu on the backup row and select Lock or Unlock.Delete a backup
Click the
··· menu and select Delete. Unlock the backup first if it is locked.Check backup slot usage
The counter beneath your backup list shows how many of your 10 slots have been used.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many backups can I store?
How many backups can I store?
Each server plan supports up to 10 backup slots. You will need to delete an existing backup before you can create a new one once all slots are full.
How long does a backup take?
How long does a backup take?
Backup time depends on the size of your server. A small server may complete in under a minute, while a large world with many plugins could take several minutes. You can monitor the status in the backup list.
Will creating a backup affect my server performance?
Will creating a backup affect my server performance?
Backups may briefly impact performance while the snapshot is being created, particularly on large servers. We recommend scheduling backups during off-peak hours if your server has many active players.
Can I restore a backup without stopping the server?
Can I restore a backup without stopping the server?
No — restoring a backup requires the server to stop. The panel handles this automatically: it stops the server, applies the backup, then restarts it.
What does the SHA1 checksum do?
What does the SHA1 checksum do?
The SHA1 hash is a fingerprint of the backup file. If you download a backup and want to verify it was not corrupted during transfer, you can compare the hash of your downloaded file against the one shown in the panel.
Can I back up only specific folders?
Can I back up only specific folders?
You cannot select specific folders to include, but you can use the Ignored Files and Directories field to exclude folders you do not need. Everything not excluded will be backed up.
What happens if I run out of backup slots?
What happens if I run out of backup slots?
You will not be able to create new backups until you delete an existing one. Consider downloading and deleting older backups to free up slots while keeping the files safe locally.
Need Help?
Contact Support
Our support team is available 24/7. Reach out if you are having trouble creating, restoring, or downloading backups.