Backups and recovery

Create a backup before changing a world, mods, or settings that affect a save. A task in the queue does not establish that game data has been copied.

Create a backup

1. Open the service's Backups section.
2. Click Create backup when available for your permissions and organization capabilities.
3. Read the warning: the server will stop temporarily.
4. Confirm and follow the task in Activity.
5. Return to the backup list and check its successful state, creation date, size, and retention deadline.

Backup availability depends on organization capabilities and configured storage. If the action is missing or the task fails, do not assume your data is protected.

Select a backup to restore

Check the service, creation time, and retention deadline. The interface offers restoration for completed backups (ready) that have not expired.

Restore and verify the game

1. Stop changing files and settings for the selected service.
2. Select the intended backup and click Restore.
3. Confirm the temporary server shutdown warning.
4. Wait for the operation to complete in Activity.
5. Check game state and logs. If a start action is needed, wait for its result.
6. Join with a game client and inspect the intended save and player progress.

“Task queued” does not prove restoration has completed.

Retention and deletion

The list displays the retention deadline. Do not rely on an expired record as an available backup. Deleting a backup independently from the game server also requires confirmation.

Keep important saves independently of Nexardo and periodically test restoration with test data. Related guides: Worlds and environments, Troubleshooting.