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Shadow Restore: Test Backups Without Overwriting Live Servers

Restoring a backup currently overwrites the live server, which is risky. Users often want to verify a backup or test fixes before affecting production servers (e.g. FiveM, Minecraft). You may Add a Shadow Restore (Clone Mode) option that restores a backup into a temporary, separate environment instead of directly overwriting the live server. The clone can be used to test changes or verify data, then either promoted to production or discarded. Why it matters Prevents accidental downtime Makes backups safer to use Encourages confident restores and testing Example After a failed update, an admin restores a backup into a clone, fixes the issue, confirms stability, and only then restores to production.

Originally posted by YuvrajVermaYT on our previous feedback board.

Ffeaturebase-import9 Jan 2026

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ZAP
Official response
18 Jan 2026, 02:12

Hey there, thanks for the detailed suggestion about a "shadow restore" feature. While I can definitely see the benefits of testing backups in a separate environment, we've decided not to move forward with this idea. A feature like this could be easily abused and would require significant resources to build and maintain, similar to what you'd find in enterprise-level solutions. Our focus is on developing features that benefit our entire user base, and unfortunately, this one is a bit too niche and complex for our current roadmap.

ZAP
Official response
12 Oct 2026, 15:06

Thank you for the detailed idea. We want to keep our backup function simple, so that it focuses on easy creating and restoring of backups, and we therefore won't be adding a clone or shadow restore mode. If you have more specific requirements, it may make sense to use our AI Assistant to build your own backup setup tailored to your needs.

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