Backups
Protect your server data with regular backups. The game panel makes it easy to create, manage, and restore backups.
Accessing Backups
- Select your server from the dashboard
- Click Backups in the left sidebar
Creating a Backup
Manual Backup
- Click Create Backup
- (Optional) Enter a name for the backup
- (Optional) Add files/folders to ignore
- Click Start Backup
Ignored Files
You can exclude files from backups to save space:
# Common exclusions
*.log
logs/
cache/
dynmap/
| Field | Description |
|---|
| Name | Backup identifier |
| Size | Compressed backup size |
| Created | Date and time created |
| Checksum | Integrity verification hash |
Managing Backups
Download a Backup
- Click the ⋮ menu on a backup
- Select Download
- Save the
.tar.gz file
Restore a Backup
Restoring overwrites current files! Make sure you want to replace your current data.
- Click the ⋮ menu on a backup
- Select Restore
- Choose restore options:
- Delete existing files before restoring (recommended)
- Confirm the restoration
Delete a Backup
- Click the ⋮ menu
- Select Delete
- Confirm deletion
Lock a Backup
Lock important backups to prevent accidental deletion:
- Click the ⋮ menu
- Select Lock
Automated Backups
Set up scheduled backups using the Schedules feature:
- Go to Schedules
- Create a new schedule
- Add a Create Backup task
Recommended Schedule
| Frequency | Use Case |
|---|
| Every 6 hours | Active servers with frequent changes |
| Daily | Standard servers |
| Weekly | Low-activity servers |
Backup Limits
Your plan includes a certain number of backup slots. When you reach the limit:
- Delete old backups to make room
- Download and store backups externally
- Consider upgrading your plan
Remote Backups
Vexium Hosting provides encrypted remote backups for additional protection:
- Stored securely offsite
- Protected against local failures
- Available for disaster recovery
Best Practices
Before Major Changes
Always create a backup before:
- Installing new mods/plugins
- Updating server software
- Making configuration changes
- World edits or resets
Regular Schedule
- Set up automated daily backups
- Keep at least 3 recent backups
- Download weekly backups to your computer
Test Your Backups
Occasionally restore a backup to a test environment to verify it works.
Naming Convention
Use descriptive names:
pre-update-1.20.4weekly-2024-01-15before-new-plugins
Restoring from External Backup
If you have a downloaded backup:
- Upload the backup via SFTP or File Manager
- Extract the files (may require support assistance)
- Or contact support for help restoring external backups
Troubleshooting
Backup Failed
- Check disk space allocation
- Try excluding large unnecessary files
- Contact support if issues persist
Restoration Failed
- Ensure server is stopped before restoring
- Check backup integrity (checksum)
- Try downloading and manually uploading files
Backup Too Large
Exclude unnecessary files:
- Logs (
logs/, *.log)
- Cache files (
cache/, *.cache)
- Map renders (
dynmap/, bluemap/)
Next Steps
