We've all been there: you're testing a new plugin, something goes wrong, and suddenly your world won't load. That's exactly why we built the Backups (or Snapshots) system. It’s your safety net for when a prank goes too far or an update breaks your progress.

Set It and Forget It: Automated Backups

Every Fern server comes with automated daily backups. We run these during off-peak hours so they don't affect your ping, and we keep them for 7 days just in case you need to roll back to earlier in the week.

Peace of Mind: Manual Snapshots

Before you make a big move, like changing your Minecraft version or installing a massive modpack, take a manual snapshot. It's the best way to ensure you can "undo" any mistakes instantly.

In Mission Control, head to the Backups tab.
Hit Create Snapshot.
Give it a name you'll remember (like "Before-Better-Minecraft-Install").
Once the bar turns green (Completed), you're safe to experiment.

How to Restore

If the worst happens, getting your world back is a one-click process:

Find the snapshot you want to go back to.
Click the Restore icon.
Wait! Restoring will overwrite your current files. If you have any new builds you want to keep, take a "Current State" backup first.
Your server will restart automatically, and you'll be back exactly where you were.

[!TIP] Manual snapshots stay on your account until you delete them, as they won't be overwritten by the 7-day automated rotation.

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