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ServerBackup is a free plugin for protecting Minecraft server files and worlds from data loss, griefing, and chunk failures.

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#10 of 30
Score
5.9
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What ServerBackup is

ServerBackup is a free plugin for protecting Minecraft server files and worlds from data loss, griefing, and chunk failures. It creates backups automatically, with backup work running asynchronously rather than on the server’s main thread. In-game commands can back up a chosen world, folder, or file; list and search backups; remove them; and zip or unzip folders. Dynamic Backups are designed to save only world chunks or regions that may have changed. The plugin can upload and download backups through an external FTP server and list remote backups. The maker says FTP transfers use SSL encryption, and a configuration option can delete local copies after upload. Many settings are adjustable in config.yml. The homepage offers version 2.10.0 for Minecraft 1.18 and later, plus a separate version for earlier releases. It is listed for Linux and self-hosted use, with backup destinations that can include both local and remote storage and custom retention. SFTP on port 22 is not supported by the FTP backup feature.

Good

  • Creates backups automatically and asynchronously.
  • Commands target specific worlds, folders, or files.
  • Dynamic Backups focus on changed chunks or regions.
  • FTP transfers use SSL encryption, according to the maker.

Watch out

  • FTP backup does not work with SFTP on port 22.
  • Different versions are offered for Minecraft before 1.18.
  • FTP-only storage requires enabling local backup deletion.

Who it suits

ServerBackup suits Minecraft server administrators who want automatic protection for worlds and server files. It may also suit administrators who want to manage backups in-game or send them to an FTP server.

Verdict

ServerBackup combines automated backups with in-game management and optional FTP storage. Check the Minecraft version offered for your server and note the FTP feature’s SFTP limitation before relying on remote transfers.

Plans and prices

From ServerBackup's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
ServerBackupFreeMinecraft server backup plugin

The facts

Each one read from ServerBackup's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Async processing
Backup creation runs independently of the server's main thread using asynchronous tasks.checked 7 Oct 2026
Automatic backups
The plugin manages backups automatically and also provides in-game commands to manage them.checked 7 Oct 2026
Backup management
Commands list and search backups, remove backups, and zip or unzip folders.checked 7 Oct 2026
Backup selection
Commands can create backups of a specific world, folder, or file.checked 7 Oct 2026
Configurable
The maker says users can customize many settings through config.yml.checked 7 Oct 2026
Dynamic backups
Dynamic Backups are designed to back up only Minecraft world chunks or regions that may have changed.checked 7 Oct 2026
FTP encryption
The maker says SSL encryption is used when uploading or downloading files to and from an FTP server.checked 7 Oct 2026
FTP integration
The plugin can upload and download backups to an external FTP server and list backups stored there.checked 7 Oct 2026
Intended users
The maker describes the plugin as a tool for Minecraft server administrators protecting server files and worlds.checked 7 Oct 2026
Purpose
ServerBackup is a plugin for backing up Minecraft server files and worlds against data loss, griefing, and chunk failures.checked 7 Oct 2026
SFTP limitation
The maker states that SFTP on port 22 does not currently work with the FTP backup feature.checked 7 Oct 2026
Storage option
A config option can delete the local backup after upload to keep backups only on the FTP server.checked 7 Oct 2026
Support
The maker directs users to its official Discord support server or private messages on SpigotMC.checked 7 Oct 2026
Versions
The homepage offers version 2.10.0 for Minecraft 1.18 and later and an alternate version for versions below 1.18.checked 7 Oct 2026

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