Backup

How do I create a backup world? I want to have a backup of my entire server so if it gets griefed I can reset it.

 

Copy the folder you are using for your server and store it somewhere.

 

Wouldn't the server start up with the same world name, therefore the same griefed world?

 

you have the original world that you use, and the copied worlds that you don't touch and just let sit somewhere in your computer. If someone does grief the world, you go to the copied world, and replace the griefed world with the copied one. Of course, you lose all changes to the map since that copy was made. So, don't take a backup once a month, and complain when someone griefs your server 29 days later, the day before you backup again about losing a month's worth of time.

 

Ok I get it, just replace the world files? And how often would you recommend backing up?

 

Either every few days or week. I honestly use a plugin to backup every 24 hours just so one is always made if I get busy or forget.

 

Alright thank you.