Fred Backup
Simple & open-source fabric backup mod
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About this Mod
Simple & open-source fabric backup mod.
Configured to run every 15 minutes and keep the 20 most recent backups.
You can change it to your liking in config/fred_backup.json
fred_backup.json:
intervalMinutes is the time between backups. Default is 15 minutes.
maxBackups is the max amount of backups kept before fred_backup starts pruning the oldest backups. Set it to 0 or less than 0 if you'd like to not have automatic pruning of older backups.
onlyWhenPlayersConnected when set to true only runs backups if there are players connected or recent player activity within the interval. Default is true.
Available Versions
How to Install Fred Backup on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Fred Backup". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Fred Backup server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Fred Backup compatible with fabric?
Fred Backup officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Fred Backup – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Fred Backup consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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