Auto Backup Mod is a lightweight server-side utility that automatically backs up your Minecraft worlds to Dropbox.
Never lose progress again—your builds are always safe!
This mod runs silently in the background and:
Creates scheduled backups of your worlds.
Uploads them securely to your Dropbox account.
Cleans up old backups automatically.
🔄 Automatic Backups
Runs every set interval (default: 30 minutes).
No player input required.
☁️ Dropbox Integration
Secure upload to Dropbox.
Organized /backup folder structure.
Automatic cleanup of old files.
⚙️ Simple Configuration
Clean JSON config file.
Hot-reload without restarting the server.
🛡️ Safe & Secure
OP-only commands.
Full console support.
Secure token handling.
🌍 Multi-World Support
Works with Overworld, Nether, End.
Add custom world folders.
Efficient ZIP compression.
Install the mod on your server.
Start the server (config file will be generated).
Edit config/autobackupmod/backup_config.json.
Add your Dropbox access token.
Run /backup reload.
Done—automatic backups are now enabled! 🎉
| Command | Description | Permission |
|---|---|---|
/backup now |
Run an instant backup | OP only |
/backup status |
Check connection & settings | OP only |
/backup reload |
Reload configuration from file | OP only |
📂 config/autobackupmod/backup_config.json
{
"dropboxToken": "YOUR_DROPBOX_ACCESS_TOKEN",
"backupIntervalMinutes": 30,
"autoBackupEnabled": true,
"worldFolders": ["world", "world_nether", "world_the_end"],
"dropboxBackupFolder": "/backup",
"deleteLocalZipAfterUpload": true,
"maxBackupsToKeep": 10
}
Options:
dropboxToken: Your Dropbox API token.
backupIntervalMinutes: Interval between backups (minimum: 1).
autoBackupEnabled: Enable/disable automatic backups.
worldFolders: World folders to include.
dropboxBackupFolder: Target folder in Dropbox.
deleteLocalZipAfterUpload: Delete local zips after upload.
maxBackupsToKeep: Max number of backups to keep (0 = unlimited).
| Minecraft | Forge | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1.20.x | 45+ | ✅ Supported |
| 1.20.1 | 47+ | ✅ Fully tested |
| 1.20.2 | 48+ | ✅ Supported |
| 1.20.3 | 49+ | ✅ Supported |
| 1.20.4 | 49+ | ✅ Supported |
Invalid Dropbox token → Double-check your token, ensure correct permissions, and reload with /backup reload.
No worlds found → Verify folder names in worldFolders.
Upload fails → Check internet connection, token permissions, and Dropbox storage space.
MIT License – free to use, modify, and share.
📌 Report issues on GitHub
Built with Minecraft Forge & Dropbox Core SDK
Thanks to the Forge community ❤️
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