
ServerBackupFabric
Automate and simplify the process of creating and managing backups for your Minecraft server!
About this Mod
Description
ServerBackupFabric is a Minecraft mod designed to automate and simplify the process of creating and managing backups for your Minecraft server. It allows server administrators to create manual and automatic backups of the world, restore backups, and even restore individual player inventories. The mod ensures that your server data is safe and easily recoverable in case of unexpected issues.
Features
- Manual backups: Create backups of your server world on demand.
- Automatic backups: Schedule periodic backups to ensure your data is always protected.
- Backup Management: Automatically limit the number of backups to save disk space.
- Restore World: Restore the entire server world from a backup.
- Restore Player Inventory: Restore individual player inventories from backups.
- Backup Suggestions: Autocomplete suggestions for backup IDs and online players in commands.
Installation
Requirements
- Minecraft Version: 1.21.5
- Fabric Loader Version: 0.16.10
- Fabric API Version: 0.119.5+1.21.5
Steps
- Download the Mod:
- Download the latest release of the mod from the Releases section of this repository.
- Install Fabric Loader:
- Download and install the Fabric Loader from fabricmc.net.
- Install Fabric API:
- Download the Fabric API (version
0.119.5+1.21.5) from CurseForge and place it in your server'smodsfolder.
- Download the Fabric API (version
- Add the Mod:
- Place the
server-backup-fabric.jarfile into your server'smodsfolder.
- Place the
- Start the Server:
- Start your Minecraft server. The mod will automatically initialize and create necessary files.
Usage
Commands
The mod provides several commands to manage backups and restores. All commands require a permission level of 4 (server operator).
1. Create a Manual Backup
/serverbackup
- Creates a manual backup of the server world.
2. Set Automatic Backup Delay
/serverbackup autodelay <time>
- Sets the delay (in minutes) between automatic backups.
- Example:
/serverbackup autodelay 30
3. List Backups
/serverbackup list
- Displays a list of all available backups, sorted by data and time.
4. Restore the World
/serverbackup restoreworld <backupID>
- Restores the server world from a specific backup.
- Does not restore player inventory; only the world.
- Example:
/serverbackup restoreworld 12345
5. Restore a Player's Inventory
/serverbackup restoreplayer <backupID> <playername>
- Restores a specific player's inventory from a backup.
- Example:
/serverbackup restoreplayer 12345 ChickenJockey153
Configuration
The mod automatically creates backups in the server_backups folder within your server directory. Backups are organized into:
manual_backups: For manually created backups.auto_backups: For automatically created backups.
Backup Limits
- The mod limits the number of backups to 5 for both manual and automatic backups (5 manual, 5 automatic. 10 total backups). Older backups are automatically deleted to save disk space.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! If you encounter any issues or have feature requests, please open an issue or submit a pull request.
License
This project is licensed under the CC0 1.0 License.
Support
If you have any questions or need help, feel free to open an issue on the GitHub repository.
Available Versions
How to Install ServerBackupFabric 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 (1.21.5).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "ServerBackupFabric". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.5
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
ServerBackupFabric 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 (1.21.5). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is ServerBackupFabric compatible with fabric?
ServerBackupFabric officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.5. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with ServerBackupFabric – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if ServerBackupFabric 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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