World backups in a Colony Survival server safeguard the in-game world and player progress. These backups create snapshots of the game world at specific intervals, enabling players and server administrators to restore the world to a previous state in case of unexpected issues or data loss. World backups provide peace of mind, ensuring that hours of gameplay and construction efforts are protected from unforeseen events, and they serve as an essential precaution to maintain a stable and enjoyable server experience.
How to Back Up a World on a Colony Survival Server (In-Game)
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase Panel.
2. Start the server.
3. Join the server as admin. Learn how to admin here.
4. From the in-game chat, enter the following: /backup
Note: The default chat key is
tor/.
How to Back Up a World on a Colony Survival Server (Server)
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase Panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Go to the Files tab.
4. Find the following directory: /home/container/gamedata/savegames
5. Right-click the desired world and choose Archive.