# Backups

Backups are a good way to ensure you do not break your bot while modifying files. Please note that backups will not protect you against the actual node having a drive loss.

To get started with backups, head over to the "Backups" tab on the panel.

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Then, click "Create Backup". If you do not see this, it means you do not have access to create any more backups. Please contact support via our [Discord ](https://harrydev.me/discord)to get this increased.

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You should then be presented with the "Create server backup" dialog box. Here, you need to give it an appropriate name (such as, the current date and time, or a note helpful for you to look back on). You can leave the "Ignored files & directories" field as blank, as all hostings come with a premade ignored files list.

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Your backup will then begin to create on the panel. Depending on the size, this may take some time.

By clicking on the 3 dots, you can access more options such as downloading the backup, restoring it to the saved state, or even deleting it.

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Congrats! You now have created and managed a backup of your bot files.


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