Minecraft Backups and World Restores on Pterodactyl

What to include

world/, world_nether/, world_the_end/ (names may vary)
server.properties, ops.json, whitelist.json, banned-*.json
plugins/ or mods/ + their configs

Panel backup

Stop or use a consistent backup feature if offered.
Create a backup from Pterodactyl.
Download a copy before major modpack upgrades.

Restore

Stop the server.
Restore the backup (or replace world folders carefully).
Start and verify join + inventory sanity in a test account.

Schedule

Daily backups for active SMPs; extra backups before wipes and pack updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What must I back up?

At minimum world folders, server.properties, and ops/whitelist JSON.

Can I restore while running?

Stop the server first to avoid corrupt saves.

Panel backups vs downloads?

Use both: panel backup for speed, occasional local download for disaster recovery.

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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