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

# Backups & Restores

> Protect your world data with manual and automated backups on CrazyNode game servers.

Backups are your safety net against corrupted worlds, misconfigured plugins, and accidental deletions. Every game server includes backup slots you can use manually or on a schedule.

## Creating a manual backup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Backups tab">
    From the server panel, click **Backups**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create the backup">
    Click **Create Backup**, give it a name, and optionally choose files to include or exclude.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for completion">
    Backup time depends on server size. You'll see a progress indicator in the panel.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Scheduling automatic backups

Create a schedule that runs the backup task:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Schedules">
    Click **Schedules → Create Schedule**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure timing">
    Example: `0 3 * * *` for daily at 3 AM server time.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a backup task">
    Task type: **Create backup**. Add a rotating name like `daily-{DATE}`.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  We recommend at least one daily backup and one weekly backup you download to external storage.
</Tip>

## Restoring a backup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Stop the server">
    Always stop the server before restoring.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the backup">
    In **Backups**, click the backup you want to restore and choose **Restore**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the restore">
    Current files will be overwritten. Confirm to proceed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start the server">
    Once restored, boot the server and verify data integrity.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Restoring is destructive — it replaces your current files. Create a fresh backup before restoring an old one, just in case.
</Warning>

## Downloading backups

Each backup can be downloaded as a `.tar.gz` file for off-site storage. Click the backup and select **Download**.