How to Back Up and Restore Your 7 Days to Die Server
Create backups of your 7 Days to Die world, player data, and configs — and restore them when needed.
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.
Open Backups
In the XGamingServer Panel, click Backups in the sidebar.
Create a backup
Click Create Backup. This snapshots your entire server including world saves, configs, and mods.
Restore when needed
Click the ... menu on any backup → Restore. Optionally check "Delete all files before restoring" for a clean restore.
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.
Store safely
Keep backups on your local machine or cloud storage.
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)
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