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# Backups and restores

> Create, download, and restore backups of your game server.

# Backups and restores

Backups protect your server from broken updates, accidental deletions, world corruption, and configuration mistakes.

## Create a backup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Backups">
    Select **Backups** in the server sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create the snapshot">
    Select **Create Backup**, give it a clear name, and start the backup.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for completion">
    Do not restart the server or make major file changes while the backup is being created.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Restore a backup

Stop the server, open the backup's action menu, choose **Restore**, and confirm the operation. Start the server after the restore completes.

<Warning>
  Restoring replaces current server data with the contents of the selected backup. Download or create a fresh backup first if you may need the current files later.
</Warning>

## Good backup habits

* Create a backup before updating server software, plugins, mods, or modpacks.
* Keep more than one restore point.
* Download important long-term archives to a device you control.
* Test critical restores before you depend on them.