DayZ Backup & Wipe Safety on Pterodactyl

Before any wipe

1. Create a Pterodactyl backup.
2. Download persistence (storage_1 and related) locally.
3. Snapshot configs + mods list.
4. Announce the wipe window.
5. Execute the targeted wipe guide you intend (loot vs players vs vehicles).

Pterodactyl makes snapshots easy — downloads protect you from accidental deletes.

Related guides

• How to Back Up a DayZ Server
• Persistence Explained
• How to Wipe a DayZ Server

Frequently Asked Questions

What is storage_1?

Persistence data — back it up before wipes. See existing persistence guides.

Panel backup enough?

Good start; download critical persistence before economy wipes.

Wipe types?

Loot-only vs full player wipe — use the matching existing how-tos.

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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