BackupMod

Free plan Self-hosted

What BackupMod is

BackupMod is a free, self-hosted Minecraft server mod for creating and restoring automatic or manual backups. Administrators can schedule several backups per day, check the time until the next run, and set a retention limit that deletes the oldest files when reached. Backups can be named, renamed, listed, deleted, or restored by name or by selecting the latest one. Restoring a chosen backup kicks all players and stops the server. The mod can exclude files or folders from backups and include them again later. Its upload command downloads a ZIP file from a direct URL for use as a backup; Google Drive links do not work. Commands are restricted to server operators or authorized players, and normal or detailed logging can be toggled. Backup files are kept in the server’s backups/ folder, with temporary data, logs, and configuration also stored there. Installation is in the server’s mods folder. Modrinth lists Fabric and dedicated servers, with compatibility for Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.8–1.21.10. The project is MIT licensed.

Who it suits

It suits administrators of supported Minecraft Java servers who want local scheduled or manual backups and configurable retention. Server operators should account for the player kick and server stop when restoring a backup.

What it does well

Schedules several backups per day.
Retention limits remove the oldest backup files.
Backups can be renamed, listed, deleted, and restored.
Files and folders can be excluded and later included.
Commands can be limited to authorized users.

What to know first

Restoring a backup kicks all players and stops the server.
Google Drive links do not work for ZIP uploads.
Listed compatibility is Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.8–1.21.10.
Listed server support is Fabric and dedicated servers.

Limits

The listed compatibility is Minecraft Java Edition versions 1.21.8–1.21.10, with Fabric and dedicated servers. Restoring a selected backup stops the server and kicks all players; the ZIP upload command does not work with Google Drive links.

Getting started

Open the BackupMod project website.
Install the mod in the Minecraft server’s mods folder.
Use a Fabric dedicated server on a listed compatible Minecraft Java Edition version.
Run backup commands as a server operator or authorized player.
Configure scheduled backups and the maximum number to retain.

Verdict

BackupMod provides scheduling, retention, and backup management for supported Minecraft servers, with files stored locally. Its restore process stops the server, so plan for player interruption before using it.

Questions

How much does BackupMod cost?

It is free, and the listed pricing note is Free plan.

Which Minecraft versions and servers does it support?

Modrinth lists Fabric and dedicated servers, and Minecraft Java Edition versions 1.21.8–1.21.10.

Where are the backups stored?

Backup files are stored locally in the server’s backups/ folder.

Can I set a backup schedule and retention limit?

Yes. Backups can run several times per day, and a maximum count can be set to delete the oldest files automatically.

What happens when I restore a backup?

Restoring a specific backup kicks all players and stops the server.

What license does BackupMod use?

Modrinth lists the project as MIT licensed.

Facts from BackupMod's own pages

Access and logging: Only server operators or authorized players can use backup commands, and normal and detailed logging can be toggled. · github.com, 5 Oct 2026
Access management: Commands are limited to server operators or authorized users, whose permissions can be added, removed, and listed. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Backup and restore: Commands can create backups, restore a named backup, and restore the latest backup. · github.com, 5 Oct 2026
Backup controls: The mod supports custom backup names, renaming, listing, deleting, and restoring the latest backup. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Backup management: Users can set a maximum number of backups to keep, which deletes the oldest backups, and can rename or delete backups. · github.com, 5 Oct 2026
Backup retention: Users can set a maximum number of backups, after which the oldest files are deleted automatically. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Compatibility: The Modrinth listing specifies Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.8–1.21.10, Fabric, and dedicated servers only. · modrinth.com, 5 Oct 2026
File selection: Users can exclude files or folders from backups and include them again. · github.com, 5 Oct 2026
Installation and audience: The mod is installed in a Minecraft server's mods folder; Modrinth lists Fabric and dedicated servers only. · modrinth.com, 4 Oct 2026
Languages and logging: The README lists English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, and Polish language codes, and says normal and detailed logging can be toggled. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Language support: The README lists English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, and Polish language codes, among others. · github.com, 5 Oct 2026
License: The project is licensed under the MIT license. · modrinth.com, 5 Oct 2026
Purpose: BackupMod is a Minecraft server mod for automatic and manual backups, permission management, and automatic deletion of old backups. · github.com, 5 Oct 2026
Restore behavior: Restoring a specific backup kicks all players and stops the server. · github.com, 5 Oct 2026
Scheduled backups: Scheduled backups can be configured per day, such as five backups per day. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Scheduling: Automatic backups can be configured several times per day, and a command shows the time until the next backup. · github.com, 5 Oct 2026
Storage locations: Backups are stored in the server's backups/ folder, with temporary data, logs, and configuration in subfolders or files there. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Support: The README directs users to report issues, bugs, or feature requests on Modrinth or CurseForge and says not to use GitHub issues for bug reports. · github.com, 5 Oct 2026
ZIP import: The upload command downloads a ZIP from a direct URL, and the README says Google Drive links do not work. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
ZIP upload: The mod can download a ZIP from a direct URL as a backup; its README says Google Drive links do not work. · github.com, 5 Oct 2026

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