How to Set Up Automatic Backups for Your Arma Reforger Server
Configure scheduled and manual backups to protect your Arma Reforger dedicated server from data loss.
Regular backups protect your server from data loss caused by corruption, bad updates, or accidental changes. The XGamingServer panel has a built-in backup system with both manual and scheduled options.
Manual Backups
Create a backup
Click Create Backup. Optionally set a name and select files/directories to exclude. Click Start Backup.
Wait for completion
Backup progress appears in the table. When complete, you can download, restore, or lock it from the three-dot menu.
Scheduled Backups
Create a schedule
Click New Schedule. Set a name and cron schedule (e.g., every 6 hours).
Add a backup task
Inside the schedule, add a Create Backup task. The schedule will now run automatic backups on the interval you defined.
Save and activate
Save the schedule and ensure it's set to Active.
What Gets Backed Up
| Data | Included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
config.json | Yes | All server config |
| Save data | Yes | Mission progress, world state |
| Mod list | Yes | The list (mods themselves auto-redownload from Workshop) |
| Player data | Yes | Identity-linked progress |
Best Practices
| Practice | When |
|---|---|
| Manual backup before changes | Before updates, mod changes, major config edits |
| Test restore periodically | Confirms backups work — don't wait for an emergency to find out |
| Schedule during low activity | Minimize brief I/O impact |
| Lock important backups | Prevents accidental deletion when retention limit hits |
| Review retention | Old backups auto-delete when the limit is reached |
Restoring from a Backup
Stop the server
Go to Console and stop your server.
Open Backups
Click Backups in the sidebar and find the backup you want to restore.
Restore
Click the three-dot menu and select Restore. Optionally check Delete all files before restoring for a clean restore.
Start the server
Start from Console and verify the server loads correctly.
Warning: Restoring overwrites current server files. Any changes since the backup will be lost. Create a fresh backup of the current state first if you might need it.
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