How do I restore a backup or roll back my server? — Minecraft

Q: The server won't load my restored world.

Confirm level.dat is at the root of the world folder and that your software/version matches the backup. Then restart.

Rolling your server back to an earlier state is straightforward while the Backups tab is being upgraded — you restore from a copy you saved. This guide walks through it and how to get staff help if you don't have your own copy.

How restoring works right now

With the automatic Backups tab temporarily offline, restoring means uploading a backup you previously downloaded and swapping it in for the current world.

Step-by-step

Stop the server in the Console.
In the Files tab, delete (or rename) the current world folder.
Upload your saved backup — extract the .zip first, then drag the folders in via the Files manager or SFTP for large worlds.
Make sure level.dat sits directly inside the world folder, then Start the server.

If you don't have your own copy and need help, open a ticket with your server ID and our team can assist with recovery.

Warning: Restoring overwrites your current files. If you might want the present state, download it first before you overwrite anything.

Frequently asked questions

I renamed the world instead of deleting it. Is that fine? Yes — renaming keeps the current state as a fallback while you test the restored one. Delete it later once you're happy.

The server won't load my restored world. Confirm level.dat is at the root of the world folder and that your software/version matches the backup. Then restart.

I have no backup at all. Open a ticket quickly with your server ID. Recovery depends on what exists, since automatic panel backups are paused during the upgrade.