> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.berrybyte.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Backups & Restores

> How to create, restore, and manage backups for your game server.

Backups protect your server from data loss, crashes, corruption, or accidental file changes. berrybyte also takes **daily off-site backups automatically**, giving you an extra layer of protection.

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## Creating Backups

Go to the **Backups** tab in your game panel and click **Create Backup**.

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You’ll see a form that lets you customize the backup:

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### Options

* **Backup Name** — optional; leave blank for an automatic timestamp
* **Ignored Files & Directories** — skip files/folders (e.g., `/plugins/Dynmap/*`)
* **Locked** — prevents accidental deletion

Click **Start Backup** to begin.

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## Deleting Backups

To delete a backup:

1. Click the three dots next to the backup
2. Select **Delete**
3. Confirm deletion

<Warning>Deleted backups **cannot** be recovered.</Warning>

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## Restoring Backups

To restore a backup:

1. Click the three dots next to the backup
2. Choose **Restore**
3. Select whether to delete existing files first

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**Tip:** Always create a fresh backup before restoring, just in case you want to revert.

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## Mounting Backups

If you need to restore **specific files** instead of the entire server, use **Mount Backup**.

Mounting turns a backup into a read-only folder you can browse.

<Warning>
  While a backup is mounted, you cannot use power controls (Start/Stop/Restart).\
  Unmount the backup first.
</Warning>

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### How to Mount

1. Click the three dots on a backup
2. Select **Mount**
3. A new folder will appear in your File Manager

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### Restoring Files from a Mounted Backup

Open the mounted folder, select any files or folders, then choose:

* **Restore** — restores files to their original location
* **Move** — restores files to a different folder

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## Off-Site Backups

We automatically take off-site backups **every 24 hours**, stored for **14 days**.\
These backups are kept on remote storage and can be restored on request.

### To request an off-site backup restore:

[Create a ticket](https://berrybyte.net/ticket) with:

* Your **server ID** (Settings → Debug Information)
* Your **email address**
* The **date** of the backup you want

<Warning>
  Make your own backup before we restore an off-site snapshot -\
  off-site restores overwrite your current server and cannot be undone.
</Warning>

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