💾Backups & Databases

This page covers the "Safety" and "Storage" features.

🛡️ Backups (Save Your World)

Never lose your progress. Witchly allows you to create instant snapshots of your server.

How to Create:

1. Go to the "Backups" tab.

2. Click Create Backup.

3. Name it: (e.g., "Before Update").

4. Ignored Files: Leave this blank to backup everything.

5. Click Start Backup.

How to Restore:

• Messed something up? Just click the three dots (...) next to a backup and choose Restore.

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🗄️ Databases (MySQL)

Some advanced plugins (like LuckPerms or CoreProtect) need a database to store data.

How to Create:

1. Go to the "Databases" tab.

2. Click New Database.

3. Name: Give it a short name (e.g., perms).

4. Connections: Type % (This symbol means "Allow connections from anywhere").

5. Click Create Database.

How to Use:

• Click the "Eye" icon 👁️ to see your details.

• Copy the Endpoint, Username, and Password into your plugin's config file.