BackupMod
github.com
What it is
BackupMod is a free, self-hosted Minecraft server mod for creating and restoring automatic or manual backups. Administrators can schedule several backups each day, check the time until the next run, and set a retention limit that removes the oldest files automatically. Backups can be named, renamed, listed, deleted, or restored by name or as the latest backup. Restoring a selected backup disconnects all players and stops the server. Files and folders can be excluded and later included again. An upload command downloads a ZIP from a direct URL, but Google Drive links do not work. Commands are limited to server operators or authorized players, with normal and detailed logging options. Backups stay in the server’s local backups/ folder. Installation uses the server’s mods folder; Modrinth lists Fabric, dedicated servers, and Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.8–1.21.10.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- BackupMod is a Minecraft server mod for automatic and manual backups, permission management, and automatic deletion of old backups.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
- 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.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
- License
- The project is licensed under the MIT license.Read 5 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
- Access and logging
- Only server operators or authorized players can use backup commands, and normal and detailed logging can be toggled.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Access management
- Commands are limited to server operators or authorized users, whose permissions can be added, removed, and listed.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Backup and restore
- Commands can create backups, restore a named backup, and restore the latest backup.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Backup controls
- The mod supports custom backup names, renaming, listing, deleting, and restoring the latest backup.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Backup management
- Users can set a maximum number of backups to keep, which deletes the oldest backups, and can rename or delete backups.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Backup retention
- Users can set a maximum number of backups, after which the oldest files are deleted automatically.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Compatibility
- The Modrinth listing specifies Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.8–1.21.10, Fabric, and dedicated servers only.Read 5 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
- File selection
- Users can exclude files or folders from backups and include them again.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Installation and audience
- The mod is installed in a Minecraft server's mods folder; Modrinth lists Fabric and dedicated servers only.Read 4 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
- Language support
- The README lists English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, and Polish language codes, among others.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Languages and logging
- The README lists English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, and Polish language codes, and says normal and detailed logging can be toggled.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Restore behavior
- Restoring a specific backup kicks all players and stops the server.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Scheduled backups
- Scheduled backups can be configured per day, such as five backups per day.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Scheduling
- Automatic backups can be configured several times per day, and a command shows the time until the next backup.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Storage locations
- Backups are stored in the server's backups/ folder, with temporary data, logs, and configuration in subfolders or files there.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
- ZIP import
- The upload command downloads a ZIP from a direct URL, and the README says Google Drive links do not work.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
- ZIP upload
- The mod can download a ZIP from a direct URL as a backup; its README says Google Drive links do not work.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Automatic and manual backup commands
- Configurable retention deletes oldest files
- Exclude and re-include files or folders
- Operator and authorized-user controls
- Free and MIT licensed
Limits
- Restoring stops the server
- Restoring kicks all players
- Google Drive ZIP links do not work
- Listed compatibility is Minecraft Java 1.21.8–1.21.10
Who it suits
It suits Minecraft Java server operators who want scheduled, local backups with configurable retention and access controls. Fabric and dedicated-server users are the listed audience.
Verdict
BackupMod provides a focused local backup workflow with scheduling, retention, restore controls, and permissions. Its operational limits during restoration and the stated Fabric/server compatibility should be considered before installation.
Where Specifiction places it
- Minecraft Backup Software#11 of 307.3