Create backups

If you’re running a Minecraft, Rust, ARK, or any other game server with us at Lunar Racks, you need backups. One wrong plugin, a griefing player, or a simple crash can wipe hours (days or weeks!) of progress. This guide is written for regular users — no coding, no scary commands. Just click, type, and relax knowing your world is safe.

 

Why Backups Matter

  • Accidentally deleted your base? Restore in 2 clicks
  • Server crashed after an update? Roll back instantly
  • Want to test a new modpack? Backup and experiment freely!

Make your first backup in under 5 minutes.

 

Step 1: Log In to Your Panel

  1. Go to our game panel (https://panel.lunarracks.com)
    1. Log in with your email and password.
    2. Click on your server from the list.
  2. or log in to My Rack (https://my.lunarracks.com)
    1. Go to your server.
    2. Click the Server Overview.
    3. Click on GO TO CONTROL PANEL.

Tip: Bookmark our panel link so you can jump in fast!

 

Step 2: Go to the "Backups" tab

Once you are inside your server dashboard:

  1. Look at the top navigation bar
  2. Click Backups

You'll see a list of any old backups or "No backups yet" if this is your first time.

 

Step 3: Create Your Backup

  1. Click the Create Backup button
  2. A prompt box will pop up. Give your backup a clear name like:
    • Before Big Update - Nov 10
    • Daily Backup - 12pm
    • My Epic Base
      Pro Tip: Good names makes it easy to find later!
  3. Optional: Tell the backup to skip junk files! This saves space and restore time by skipping these temporary files.
    • In the "Ignored Files & Folders" box, paste this for Minecraft servers.
    • cache
      logs
      *.log
      plugins/WorldEdit/schematics
  4. Click Start Backup

 

Backup in progress!

  • Your backup has now kicked off
  • You'll see a progress bar
  • It might take 1-15 minutes depending on your server.
  • You can close this tab - it will continue to run in the background!

Warning: Don't stop your server mid-backup unless you have to. For the safest backup, stop the server first (red button -> Stop), then backup, then restart.

 

Step 4: Check your backup

Go back to the Backups tab:

  • Your new backup will appear at the top.
  • See the size, date, and name.
  • Click the three dots (..) to:
    • Download (save it to your PC)
    • Restore (bring the server back to this version)
    • Delete (free up some space)

Tip: Setup automatic backups: Schedule backups - Lunar Racks LLC

 

Quick FAQ:

Where are my backups stored?

  • By default our backups are stored on the hosting server (safe, but they are not off-site)

 

How do I restore a backup

  1. Go to Backups.
  2. Find the backup you want.
  3. Click Restore.
  4. Confirm (it will overwrite your current world!).
  5. Start the server.
Boom — you’re back in time.

 

Recap (Cheat Sheet)

Step Action
1 Log in -> Pick your server
2 Click Backups
3 Click Create Backup -> Name it -> Start
4 Wait -> Done

 

Need Help?

 

 
You did it! Your server is now backed up and protected.
Go build, explore, and break stuff- you've got a safety net.
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