How to Create a Backup of Your Craftopia Server ​
Regular backups of your Craftopia server protect you from data loss — whether due to a failed update, a corrupted save or a world name that was entered incorrectly.
When should you create a backup? ​
- Before updating the server version
- Before major changes to the
ServerSetting.ini - Before uploading a different save
- Before changing the world name or the game mode
- At regular intervals so you always have a safe state to return to
Create a backup ​
You can find the exact process for creating, managing and restoring a backup in the general guide: Create Backup.
Tip
Lock important backups (e.g. before major changes) so they cannot be overwritten by automatic backups. Also download especially important backups to your PC in case your backup limit is reached.
Note
If you only want to save the world itself, you can also download the DedicatedServerSave folder separately: Download savegame.
Caution
Stop your server before creating or restoring a backup. Craftopia saves automatically while running — a backup taken during operation can contain an incomplete save.
Automatic saving
How often your server saves is controlled in the file /ServerSetting.ini in the [Save] section: autoSaveSec defines the interval in seconds (default 300, meaning every five minutes) and autoSavePerHour additionally controls hourly saving. This automatic saving is no replacement for a backup though – it always overwrites the same save.
Info
Automatic backups as well as restarts can be requested free of charge via a support ticket. The "Scheduled Tasks" feature is currently in development and will be released this year.