Backups and schedules

Take a manual backup any time from the Backups tab. Vaerune copies the server's world data and config files into a compressed archive and timestamps it. A backup before a major update or a config change takes a few seconds for most games and gives you a one-click restore if anything goes wrong.

Set a recurring backup schedule (daily, every 12 hours, or a custom interval) and Vaerune handles it automatically, even when you are not at your desk. Backups run while the server is live; Vaerune coordinates the snapshot so it does not require a stop.

Configure how many backups to keep. Once the limit is reached, Vaerune removes the oldest archive before creating a new one. The default is ten backups. Raising it keeps more history at the cost of disk space; lowering it keeps the backup folder manageable on machines with limited storage.

The Schedules tab lets you set a window for automatic game updates. When an update is detected, Vaerune sends a countdown warning in the game's chat (for games that support in-game messaging) before shutting down for the update. Set the countdown from 1 to 30 minutes. Players get a heads-up and time to reach a safe spot before the restart.

If you want to apply an available update immediately without waiting for the next scheduled window, use the Update now button. Vaerune triggers the same countdown-and-restart sequence, skipping only the schedule check.