Regular backups of your Mindustry server protect you from data loss – whether due to a failed update, an overwritten save or a mod that breaks your map.
When should you create a backup?
- Before updating the server version
- Before major changes to the configuration
- Before uploading a different save
- Before adding, updating or removing mods and plugins
- At regular intervals so you always have a safe state to return to
What belongs in the backup?
Mindustry stores all server data in the config folder:
| Path | Content |
|---|---|
/config/saves/ |
All saves as .msav files, including the auto-saves |
/config/maps/ |
Your custom maps |
/config/mods/ |
Installed mods and plugins |
/config/settings.bin |
All server settings as well as the admin and ban lists |
Create a backup
You can find the exact process for creating, managing and restoring a backup in the general guide: Create Backup.
Auto-saves as an additional safety net
On top of backups, your server can save itself at fixed intervals. Enable the feature in the console of your dashboard:
config autosave true
| Setting | Default | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
autosave |
false |
Turns automatic saving on or off |
autosaveSpacing |
300 |
Interval between two saves in seconds |
autosaveAmount |
10 |
Number of auto-saves that are kept |
The files are placed in /config/saves/ with the prefix auto_. You can load the most recent auto-save with:
loadautosave