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Prerequisites

Before installing RoadBackup, ensure you have:

Discord Bot

Discord application with bot permissions

Node.js 22+

Node.js runtime environment

Download Node.js

Get the latest Node.js version from the official website

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Discord Bot Setup

1

Create Discord Application

Go to Discord Developer Portal and create a new application.
Discord application creation
2

Configure Bot Settings

Click on your application and select Bot on the sidebar.Enable these bot permissions:
Discord bot permissions
3

Get Bot Token

Copy your bot token and enter it into config.json.

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Configuration

1

Configure Bot Settings

Edit the config.json file with your bot configuration.
2

Configure Database

Edit dbconfig.json and enter your database connection information.
3

Invite Bot to Server

Invite your bot to your Discord server with the required permissions:
Bot invite permissions

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Installation

1

Install Dependencies

Navigate to your downloaded folder and run in terminal:
npm install
2

Start the Bot

Start the bot with:
node index.js

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Usage

Installation Complete!You can now create a database backup with /backup command.
  • You need Administrator permissions to use the /backup command
  • The bot includes an automatic timer (default: 1 hour) for scheduled backups