# How To Restore a Backup On Your StarRupture Server (/docs/starrupture/restore-backup)



XGamingServer automatically creates backups of your StarRupture server. If something goes wrong — a bad configuration change, corrupted save, or accidental deletion — you can restore from a backup.

Restoring from a Backup [#restoring-from-a-backup]

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    Stop Your Server [#1-stop-your-server]

    Access the XGamingServer Panel and **Stop** your StarRupture server.
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    Open Backups [#2-open-backups]

    In the sidebar, go to `Backups`.
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    Select a Backup [#3-select-a-backup]

    Find the backup you want to restore from the list. Backups are labeled by date and time. Choose the most recent one from before the issue occurred.
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    Restore the Backup [#4-restore-the-backup]

    Click **Restore** on the backup you selected. Confirm when prompted.
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    Start Your Server [#5-start-your-server]

    Start your server. It will load the restored world data.

    > ⚠️ **Warning:** Restoring a backup will overwrite your current world data. Any progress made after the backup was created will be lost.
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Creating Manual Backups [#creating-manual-backups]

You can also create a manual backup at any time before making major changes.

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    Open Backups [#1-open-backups]

    In the sidebar, go to `Backups`.
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    Create a Backup [#2-create-a-backup]

    Click **Create Backup**. Give it a descriptive name if prompted (e.g., "Before config change").
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    Wait for Completion [#3-wait-for-completion]

    The backup will be created in the background. Larger worlds take longer to back up.
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When to Restore a Backup [#when-to-restore-a-backup]

* **After a bad configuration change** — If changing settings causes issues
* **Corrupted save files** — If the server won't load your world
* **Accidental deletion** — If files were accidentally removed
* **Before updating** — Restore to roll back if an update causes problems

> 💡 **Tip:** Always create a manual backup before making significant changes like editing configuration files, uploading saves, or installing updates.