Introduction
Backups are one of the most important things when running a Minecraft server, especially on a free host like FreeMinecraftHost.com where server resets, crashes, or accidental file deletions can happen. If you don’t want to lose your world or plugins, knowing how to properly backup and restore your server is a must.
This guide will walk you through the backup and restore process — step by step.
📤 How to Create a Backup
Step 1: Log into Your Panel
Login and select your server from the list.
Step 2: Open the Backup Section
Once inside your server, find the Backups Tab (usually located in the left-hand sidebar).
Step 3: Create a New Backup
Click Create Backup.
Give your backup a name (optional but recommended, like "Pre-Update Backup" or "Before Adding Plugin").
Some panels allow you to select what files to include/exclude — but on FreeMinecraftHost.com, it’s usually a full backup of the whole server folder.
⚠️ Note: Free users might have a limit on how many backups they can store — check your plan to see the limit.
Step 4: Wait for the Backup to Finish
Backups might take a few minutes, depending on your world size. Once it’s complete, you’ll see it in the Backups List.
📥 How to Restore from a Backup
Step 1: Go to the Backups Tab
Just like when creating a backup, open your server, and go to the Backups section.
Step 2: Select the Backup to Restore
You’ll see a list of all backups you’ve made. Find the one you want and click Restore.
Step 3: Confirm the Restore
⚠️ Restoring will overwrite your current files! That means your world, plugins, and configs will all be replaced with the backup version.
Make sure you really want to restore.
After confirming, the restore process will begin.
Step 4: Start Your Server
Once the restore is done, start your server and make sure everything works. It’s always a good idea to log in and check your world right after restoring.
🚨 Pro Tips
✅ Always backup before:
Adding new plugins or mods
Updating Minecraft versions
Editing critical files (like server.properties)
✅ Free Users:
Backup storage space is limited, so download backups to your PC if you want to keep them long-term.
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