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.