Palworld Backups: Create & Restore Your World | GPORTAL
Quick answer: Create a Palworld backup manually in the GPORTAL web interface under the Backups tab (found on the left side), or enable automatic in-game backups by setting bIsUseBackupSaveData=True in PalWorldSettings.ini. Always back up before the 1.0 update or any config change. To restore, stop the server, load the backup and restart.
At a glance
- Manual backup: GPORTAL web interface – Backups menu
- Automatic backup: bIsUseBackupSaveData=True
- Auto schedule: 5 per 30s, 6 per 10min, 12 per hour, 7 per day
- Backup location: backup directory in the save data folder
- Before 1.0: Always back up before updating
Table of contents
- Why do I need Palworld backups?
- How do I create a manual backup?
- How do I enable automatic in-game backups?
- How do I restore a backup?
- When should I back up my Palworld server?
- Do automatic backups affect performance?
- FAQ
Palworld backups protect your world from corrupted saves, failed mod updates and risky config changes – and they are essential before the 1.0 update. This guide shows how to create and restore backups on your GPORTAL Palworld server, both manually and automatically.
Why do I need Palworld backups?
A single corrupted save file can stop your server from starting. Small configuration changes, mod updates or a major game update like 1.0 can all put your progress at risk. A backup is a clean restore point that costs seconds to create and can save hours of lost progress.
How do I create a manual backup?
- Log in to your GPORTAL account and open your Palworld server.
- Open the Backups tab in the web interface (found on the left-hand side).
- Create a new backup and wait for it to complete before major changes.
Every GPORTAL server includes generous backup storage for your saves and configurations.
How do I enable automatic in-game backups?
Palworld can also create its own backups. Set bIsUseBackupSaveData=True in PalWorldSettings.ini. The game then keeps a rolling set of saves in a backup directory: 5 saves per 30 seconds, 6 per 10 minutes, 12 per hour and 7 per day. Note this increases disk load.
How do I restore a backup?
- Stop your server.
- Restore the desired backup via the web interface (in the Backups tab), or upload an older save via FTP to the SaveGames directory.
- Start the server and confirm your world loads correctly.
When should I back up my Palworld server?
Back up before any major change: the 1.0 update, installing or updating mods, editing config values, or converting a server into a cluster. Regular scheduled backups also protect against corrupted saves, which are the most common cause of a server that will not start. A good rule of thumb: if a change touches config or save data, back up first.
Do automatic backups affect performance?
Enabling bIsUseBackupSaveData increases disk load because Palworld writes frequent rolling saves (5 every 30 seconds up to 7 per day). On GPORTAL this is comfortably within your included backup storage, but on very large worlds you may prefer manual backups at key moments to keep disk activity low.
Related topics
- How can I upload a savegame to my Palworld server?
- Palworld 1.0 update – what’s new
- Palworld server settings explained
FAQ
Does Palworld create automatic backups?
Yes, if you set bIsUseBackupSaveData=True. Palworld then keeps a rolling set of backups on a schedule of seconds, minutes, hours and days.
Should I back up before the Palworld 1.0 update?
Absolutely. Because 1.0 is a major update, create a manual backup of your world before updating so you can roll back if anything goes wrong.
How often does Palworld create automatic backups?
With bIsUseBackupSaveData enabled: 5 saves per 30 seconds, 6 per 10 minutes, 12 per hour and 7 per day, kept on a rolling basis.
Where are Palworld backups stored?
In a backup directory inside the save data folder. On GPORTAL you also manage backups through the web interface.
How do I restore a corrupted Palworld world?
Stop the server, restore a recent backup via the web interface (or upload an older save via FTP), then restart and confirm the world loads.
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