Regular backups of your s&box server protect you from data loss – whether due to a failed update, a faulty configuration or a gamemode switch after which the server no longer starts.
When should you create a backup?
- Before updating the server version
- Before switching the gamemode or the map
- Before changing
users.jsonor the startup parameters - 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.
Which data matters?
| Folder | Content |
|---|---|
/config/ |
Server configuration, including users.json with your admins |
/data/ |
All persistent data written by gamemodes, organised as /data/<organisation>/<package>/ |
/download/ |
Cache of the packages downloaded from the cloud |