How to create a backup?

FAQ
by Levi :

Backup is a new feature that was added on the 13th of Nov 2020 as it was highly requested by users.

General information

Backups are stored off-site from your server’s node, so in case of a node-specific failure (disk failure, data center issues, or even a meteor strike 🪐), your data should remain safe.

You now have two ways to store backups:

  • Regular Backups – Stored on our off-site infrastructure.

  • Google Drive Backups – Stored directly in your own Google Drive account.

Both options are completely free and available to everyone.
However, on the free plan you can only store one regular backup at a time — you’ll need to delete old ones before creating new ones.
With Google Drive, there’s no limit — you can create as many backups as you like, only limited by your Google Drive storage space.

Backups are never deleted when you reinstall or move your server (even if you choose Delete Files).
And if you use Google Drive backups, they remain safe even if your server is terminated for inactivity or deleted manually.

How to create a backup?

Your server needs to be active before performing any actions.

  1. Go to the Backups tab on your server.

  2. Choose your preferred storage location:

    • Regular Backup (default)

    • Google Drive Backup (requires you to link your Google account once)

  3. Click on Create a Backup.

  4. Wait a few minutes until the backup is created

How to restore/delete a backup?

  • For regular backups, you can restore or delete the backup directly from the panel.

  • For Google Drive backups, you can restore from the panel as usual or simply download/remove the files directly from your Google Drive — you’ll find them in a folder called “FreeMcServer.Net Backups”.

How to download a backup?

You can always download backups to your own computer:

  • You can download regular backups directly from the panel

  • Google Drive backups are instantly available to download from your own Google Drive, no panel required.

Can I take a download of the backup?

Yes, as of 26th of Jun 2021 you can now take a download of the latest backup.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How to know if my backup is successful?

You will see that your backup status changed to Created

What failed status mean?

If your backup failed then there’s probably a backup creating already or your backup has passed 1 hour creating then it timeouts and is marked as Failed

How do I know that my server is restored? I can’t wait on the page for a few minutes.

You will get an email when the restoration progress is done.

Will my backups be deleted if my server is deleted?

  • Regular backups are deleted if your server is deleted.

  • Google Drive backups remain safe — they stay in your Google Drive regardless of what happens to your server.

 

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