How to Create a Backup of Your Factorio Server

Regular backups of your Factorio server protect you from data loss — whether due to a failed update, an incompatible mod or an accidentally overwritten save.

When should you create a backup?

• Before updating the server version
• Before installing, updating or removing mods
• Before major changes to the world or configuration
• Before uploading a different save
• 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 save file separately: Download savegame.

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.