Help CenterOne of the best ways to protect your Minecraft server data is by setting up regular backups. While our servers already create one automatic backup every 24 hours, you can use the Schedules feature to create additional backups on your own schedule for extra peace of mind.
❓Not sure how Schedules work? Check out this guide for a quick introduction!
Step 1: Log In to Your Game Panel
To get started, head over to the SimpleGameHosting Panel and log in. Once you're in, select the server you want to set up scheduled backups for.
Step 2: Create a New Backup Schedule
Once you’re logged into the SimpleGameHosting Panel, click on your server, then go to the Settings tab in the left-hand menu. From there, select Schedules.
This is where you can create and manage automated tasks for your server. While there are many possible uses for schedules, this guide will focus on setting up one specifically for creating backups.
💡Note: If you're interested in setting up other types of scheduled tasks, feel free to check out our detailed guide here.
Creating the Schedule
⚠️Important: The time you set here is based off of Eastern Standard Time. Be sure to convert your times into this so that the schedule works at the right time!
1. On the Schedules tab, click the Create Schedule button. A pop-up will appear where you can configure the schedule. Here’s what each field does:
- Schedule Name - This can be anything you want. It’s just for your reference.
- Time Interval - This controls how often the task will run. The "Cheatsheet" toggle is helpful for getting started, but you can also refer to crontab.guru for more detailed customization.
- Only When Server is Online - Enable this if you want the schedule to run only when the server is turned on. For backups, you may want to turn this off to ensure the task runs no matter what.
- Schedule Enabled - This toggle simply activates or deactivates the schedule.
2. Once you’ve set everything the way you want it, click Create Schedule. You’ll now see your new schedule listed in the Schedules tab. The example shown below is set to run once every 12 hours.
Step 3: Create a Backup Task for Your Schedule
Now that your schedule is set up, you’ll need to add a task that tells the server to create a backup.
1. Click on your new schedule from the list to open it.
2. In the top-right corner, click the New Task button.
3. In the pop-up window, set the following options:
- Action: Select Create Backup from the dropdown menu
- Continue On Failure: Toggle this on so that if this task fails, any future tasks in the schedule can still run (if applicable)
4. Click Create Task to save it.
That’s it! Your backup task is now active and will run on the schedule you selected.
Testing Your Backup Schedule
If you want to make sure everything is working as expected, click the Run Now button in the schedule view. This will trigger the task immediately.
Then, go to the Backups tab on your panel to check if a new backup is being created.
- If you see a new backup, everything is set up correctly.
- If not, double-check your schedule and task settings to make sure everything was entered properly.
You can also keep track of your backups by viewing the last run time and the next scheduled run directly from the Schedules tab.
If you ever need to make changes to the schedule or its tasks, just click the Edit button in the top right corner of the schedule page.
If you need help, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team by submitting a Support Ticket or contacting us directly via LiveChat!