Better Backups

On the record

Access

All commands require server owner permission.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026

After restore

By default, the server stops after a restore finishes so a server manager can start it again.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026

Chat menu

A clickable chat menu provides backup creation, backup lists, restore actions, status, and configuration controls.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026

Languages

The mod supports English and Chinese messages, with language codes en_us and zh_cn.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026

License

The Modrinth listing identifies the project as licensed under Apache-2.0.modrinth.com · read 3 Oct 2026

Management

Clickable chat menus provide access to backups, restore actions, status, and configuration.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026

Manual backups

The mod can create a backup on demand.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026

Permissions

All commands require server owner permission.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026

Platform compatibility

The Modrinth listing specifies Fabric and dedicated servers only for Minecraft Java Edition.modrinth.com · read 3 Oct 2026

Purpose

Better Backups is a Minecraft world backup mod.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026

Restore

Restore actions wait before applying a selected backup and can be cancelled during that wait.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026

Restore behavior

By default, the server stops after a restore finishes so the server manager can start it again.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026

Retention

It can keep only the newest backups up to a configured limit.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026

Scheduled backups

Scheduled backups support interval or five-part cron timing in the server timezone.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026

Schedule limits

Interval schedules support minutes, hours, and days; cron schedules use five-part expressions in the server timezone, and setting one schedule type replaces the other.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026

Schedule modes

The active schedule mode counts while the server is ticking, while realtime mode counts wall-clock time while the server process runs.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026

Supported environment

The listing says it supports dedicated servers only and uses the Fabric platform for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1.2.modrinth.com · read 3 Oct 2026

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