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DriveBackupV2
What it is
DriveBackupV2 is a free Minecraft server plugin for backing up server data to remote storage. It can include server files and folders, remote SFTP sources, and MySQL databases, with destinations such as Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, SFTP, FTP, and S3-compatible storage. Backups can run at set intervals or on a custom schedule; after basic setup, they run hourly by default. Retention settings can automatically remove local and remote backups after a specified amount is exceeded. A separate local-keep-count setting determines how many backups remain locally, with -1 meaning unlimited. The plugin runs on Bukkit-powered servers, including Spigot, Paper, and Purpur. The listed requirements are Java 8 or higher and Minecraft versions 1.8 through 1.21.X for Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, and Purpur. The project says data accessed for Google Drive or OneDrive backups stays on the Minecraft server and is not accessible to its makers. The public repository uses the MIT license. The project presents the plugin as protection for worlds against data loss, server termination, or accidental deletion.
For and against
For
- Supports several cloud and file-transfer destinations
- Backs up server files, remote SFTP, and MySQL
- Offers interval and custom scheduling
- Can automatically remove older local and remote backups
- Public repository under the MIT license
Against
- Requires Java 8 or higher
- Supports Minecraft versions 1.8 through 1.21.X
- Limited to Bukkit-powered server software
The verdict
DriveBackupV2 combines configurable schedules and retention with a wide range of remote destinations. Server operators should check the listed Java and Minecraft requirements before using it.
Who it suits
It suits Minecraft server operators using Bukkit-based software who want scheduled backups of server files, databases, or remote SFTP sources. It is aimed at protecting worlds from loss or deletion.
Plans and prices
Free
Self-hosted Minecraft server plugin · Java 8+ · Bukkit/Spigot/Paper/Purpur · Minecraft 1.8–1.21.X
Read 21 Oct 2026 · github.com
DriveBackupV2
Minecraft server plugin · Java 8+ · Bukkit-based servers
Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- API integration model
- Third-party Bukkit plugins declare DriveBackupV2 as a dependency and import the DriveBackupApi class.github.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- API version
- The documented API has been available since version 1.3.2.github.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Backup destinations
- Backups can be sent to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, SFTP/FTP servers, and S3-compatible storage.github.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Backup sources
- It can back up files and folders on a Minecraft server, plus remote SFTP sources and MySQL databases.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Changelog: version 1.8.1
- The January 3, 2026 release fixed S3 and FTP directory handling, temporary-folder collisions, status-command exceptions, and local-failure diagnostics.github.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Cloud account linking
- Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox accounts are linked with in-game DriveBackup commands.github.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Cloud storage
- It can create or upload backups to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, SFTP, FTP, and S3-compatible storage.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Compression
- ZIP compression level is configurable from 1 through 9.github.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The project wiki has pages covering setup, scheduling, storage, permissions, cloud linking, SFTP, S3, WebDAV, external backups, commands, configuration, and API usage.github.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The project links releases through GitHub, Bukkit, Spigot, Modrinth, and CurseForge.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- External sources
- The plugin can back up remote SFTP files and MySQL databases, including data from another server such as BungeeCord.github.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- File selection
- Administrators can back up arbitrary files, folders, or glob-matched paths on the Minecraft server.github.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Installation
- Installation consists of placing the plugin file in the server plugins directory, restarting, and linking or configuring a storage method.github.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The project describes the plugin as protection for Minecraft worlds against data loss, server termination, or accidental deletion.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Licence
- The GitHub repository identifies the project as MIT licensed.github.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Limit: archive corruption
- A reviewer reported FTP backup ZIP extraction errors caused by missing bytes.spigotmc.org · read 21 Oct 2026
- Limit: incremental backups
- An open feature request asks for incremental backups.github.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Limit: missing integrations
- Reviewers requested Mega cloud and BungeeCord support.spigotmc.org · read 21 Oct 2026