How to Configure Backups on Your Soulmask Server
Set up auto-save and auto-backup intervals on your Soulmask dedicated server, and manage backup files.
Soulmask has two separate save systems: auto-save (writes to memory/database) and auto-backup (writes a full backup to disk). Both are controlled via startup parameters.
Configure Backup Settings
Open Startup
In the XGamingServer Panel, click Startup in the sidebar.
Set intervals
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
-saving=600 | 600 seconds (10 min) | How often the server saves world state to the database |
-backup=900 | 900 seconds (15 min) | How often a full disk backup is created |
-initbackup | Off | Create a backup every time the server starts |
Lower values = less data lost on crash, but more disk I/O during saves (may cause brief lag spikes).
Restart
Restart from Console to apply.
Panel Backups
The Backups feature in the panel sidebar provides a separate, independent backup system. Use it to create on-demand snapshots that can be downloaded or restored.
Managing Backup Files
Important: Soulmask never auto-deletes old backup files. Over time, this will fill up your disk space. Periodically go to Files and clean out old backup files you no longer need.
Force Save
If you need to save immediately (e.g., before maintenance), use the admin command in-game:
gm BaoCunOr use the panel's Stop button, which triggers a save before shutdown.
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