How to Set Up Automatic Backups for Your Arma Reforger Server
Learn how to configure automatic backups to protect your Arma Reforger server data.
Regular backups protect your server from data loss caused by corruption, bad updates, or accidental changes. Here's how to set up automatic backups.
Using Panel Backups
Navigate to Backups
Go to Backups on the XGamingServer panel.
Create a manual backup
Click Create Backup to make an immediate backup of your server files. This includes:
- Server configuration files
- Save/mission data
- Mod configurations
- Player data
Schedule automatic backups
Go to Schedules to set up recurring backups:
- Create a new schedule
- Set the timing (e.g., every 6 hours, daily)
- Add a "Create Backup" task
Configure backup retention
Check how many backups your plan allows. Older backups are automatically removed when you reach the limit, so set your backup frequency accordingly.
What Gets Backed Up
| Data | Included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Server config | Yes | All JSON config files |
| Save data | Yes | Mission progress, world state |
| Mods | Partially | Mod configs yes, mod files depend on backup size |
| Player data | Yes | Player progress, inventories |
Best Practices
Backup before major changes
Always create a manual backup before:
- Updating the server version
- Adding or removing mods
- Changing major configuration settings
- Running a new scenario
Test your backups
Periodically restore a backup to verify it works:
- Go to
Backups - Select a recent backup
- Click Restore
- Verify the server starts correctly
Schedule backups during low activity
Set backup times for when fewer players are online to minimize any brief performance impact.
Restoring from a Backup
Restore a backup
If something goes wrong:
- Stop the server from
Console - Go to
Backups - Select the backup you want to restore
- Click Restore
- Start the server
⚠️ Warning: Restoring a backup overwrites current server files. Any changes made since the backup will be lost. Create a backup of the current state first if you might need it.
💡 Tip: Combine panel backups with a good restart schedule. Schedule a backup right before each automatic restart to maintain consistent save points.
See also: Getting Started | Upload Save
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