BeamMP Backups on Pterodactyl

Back up

1. Stop the server (optional but safer).
2. Download ServerConfig.toml and the Resources/ tree.
3. Create a Pterodactyl backup if available.

Restore

1. Stop.
2. Restore files.
3. Confirm Port still matches the allocation and AuthKey is intact.
4. Start and Direct Connect test.

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Related guides

• First Session
• Resources
• Update Safely

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is critical?

ServerConfig.toml (AuthKey!) and Resources/.

Panel backup enough?

Good start — also download a local copy before huge pack changes.

Restore steps?

Stop → restore files → confirm AuthKey/Port → start → Direct Connect test.

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Need help?

If you are stuck after following this guide, open a ticket from the Chapter22 client area with the exact error, the port or DNS change you made, and whether the service listens locally (ss / Resource Monitor) but fails externally.

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