How to Backup and Restore Your Project Zomboid Server

Important!

The server will be shut down during the backup restoration process.

Make sure there are no users inside the server. Warn them that they will not be able to join until the backup restoration process is complete.

1. Log In to Your Panel

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2. Select the ‘Console’ Tab

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3. Enter the save Command

This command will force a save of the current game progress.

After typing the command into the console, press the Enter key.

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4. Select the ‘Backups’ Tab

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5. Create a Backup

You do not need to turn off the server to create a backup. Select the ‘Create backup’ button.

Type a name for the backup, such as ‘world save’:

Optionally, you can ‘lock‘ the backup once it has been created to prevent anyone who shares access to the Panel with you from accidentally deleting it:

Finally, select the ‘Start backup‘ button located in the bottom right corner.

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6. View the Backup You Have Created

After creating a backup, you can see it from the ‘Backups’ tab. You will see a list of the backups you have made:

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7. Restore a Backup

Select the three-dot symbol located on the far right side of the backup you want to restore:

Select the ‘Restore‘ option.

A pop-up window will appear to confirm if you want to restore the backup. Optionally, you can choose to delete all files before restoring.

Select ‘Restore‘ to restore the backup:

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8. Wait Until the Backup Restoration Process Is Complete

Depending on how large the backup is, the restoration time may vary.

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9. After the Backup Restoration Is Complete, Start Your Server

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