How to Create and Restore Backups on XGamingServer
Create, restore, download, and manage server backups using the XGamingServer panel — protect your world before updates and changes.
Backups Page
Click Backups in the sidebar to view your backups and automatic backup schedules.
The page shows your backup count (e.g., "2 of 3 backups have been allocated"), each backup's name, size, creation date, and checksum.
Create a Backup
Click Create Backup (top-right).
Optionally enter a backup name and set files/directories to exclude.
Toggle Locked to prevent the backup from being accidentally deleted.
Click Start Backup. Wait for it to complete.
Restore a Backup
- Click the ... menu on the backup you want to restore
- Select Restore
- Optionally check Delete all files before restoring for a clean restore
- Confirm
Warning: Restoring overwrites current server files. Create a fresh backup first if you want to keep the current state.
Download a Backup
Click ... → Download on any backup to download it as an archive to your computer.
Lock / Unlock
Click ... → Lock to prevent deletion. Locked backups show a lock icon.
Automatic Backups
The bottom section shows your automatic-backups schedule. Set this up via Schedules to create backups on a timer.
When to Back Up
- Before installing or updating mods
- Before changing server version
- Before reinstalling the server
- Before editing world files or configs
- On a regular schedule for active servers
Related Guides
- Schedules — automate backups on a timer
- Server Management — reinstall safely
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