# How to Back Up and Restore Your 7 Days to Die Server (/docs/7-days-to-die/backup-restore)



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What to Back Up [#what-to-back-up]

| File / Folder                   | Contains                                          | Priority  |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | --------- |
| `Saves/<WorldName>/<GameName>/` | Full world save (terrain, buildings, player data) | Critical  |
| `serverconfig.xml`              | Server configuration                              | Critical  |
| `serveradmin.xml`               | Admin list, ban list, whitelist                   | Important |
| `Mods/`                         | Installed mods (if any)                           | Important |

The save path is printed at the top of the server log on startup. On XGamingServer, it's typically inside the server root.

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  <Tab value="Via Panel Backups">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Open Backups [#open-backups]

        In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), click **Backups** in the sidebar.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Create a backup [#create-a-backup]

        Click **Create Backup**. This snapshots your entire server including world saves, configs, and mods.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Restore when needed [#restore-when-needed]

        Click the **...** menu on any backup → **Restore**. Optionally check "Delete all files before restoring" for a clean restore.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab value="Manual Backup">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Stop the server [#stop-the-server]
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Download the save folder [#download-the-save-folder]

        Click **Files** in the sidebar. Navigate to your world save folder (`Saves/<WorldName>/<GameName>/`). Compress and download it.

        Also download `serverconfig.xml` and `serveradmin.xml`.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Store safely [#store-safely]

        Keep backups on your local machine or cloud storage.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

When to Back Up [#when-to-back-up]

* Before updating the server or game version
* Before installing or removing mods
* Before wiping the world
* Before installing overhaul mods (Darkness Falls, etc.)
* Regularly on active servers (use [Schedules](/docs/panel-guides/schedules))

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Wipe Server](/docs/7-days-to-die/wipe-server)
* [Import Save](/docs/7-days-to-die/import-save)
* [Server Configuration](/docs/7-days-to-die/server-config)