Do you want to save your files safely and have a copy? Then it is recommended to always have a backup! This article will show you how to make one.

Note that we recommend you do a backup anytime before changing the server type!

Also, please note that autosaves are not backups, these overwrite the already saved files in the world folder so the server can keep up with your progress. So autosaves are not backups and you can not restore them.

We have a guide explaining the difference between autosaves and a backup here.

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How to Create a Backup

To create a backup please do the following:

1. Login in your Pterodactyl Panel here and stop your server.

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2. Click on Backups, then on Create Backup.

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This will create a complete backup of your FULL server.
To remove certain files or directories, add them to the Ignored Files & Directories.

Enter the files or folders to ignore while generating this backup. Leave blank to use the contents of the .pteroignore file in the root of the server directory if present. Wildcard matching of files and folders is supported in addition to negating a rule by prefixing the path with an exclamation point.

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How to Download My Backup

To download your backup you need to:

1. Click on the three dots ... and click on Download.

You can only create up to 3 backups!

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If you find any issues backing up your world please contact us on live chat or via the ticket system.

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❕ Useful Links ❕

• Restoring a backup
• Create Automatic Backup
• How to Download Your World