Quick steps
- Back up before installing plugins, mods, or major updates.
- World folders are the most important files.
- Keep more than one restore point for active servers.
- Test backups before relying on them.
Before you start
Make sure you know which edition your players use, how many players you expect, and whether your server needs plugins, mods, worlds, databases or bot files.
Recommended plan
For small Minecraft Java servers, start with Java Start or Java Boost. For Bedrock communities, start with Bedrock Plus or Bedrock Pro. For Discord bots, Bot Plus is a good default when the bot is active.
Need hosting?
Open the matching product page and order the plan that fits your setup.