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Managing Gunbot Configuration Backups: A Step-by-Step Guide

Your config.js file is the core of your trading bot. Gunbot automatically creates a backup of config.js each time you apply new settings from the GUI. Use these backups to restore a previous configuration.

Understanding Gunbot Backups​

When you save settings, Gunbot creates a backup of your current config.js file. Backups are stored in the /backups folder inside your main Gunbot folder, so you have a fallback when you need to revert.

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The config.js file contains all your Gunbot settings, including API keys, trading strategies, and pair configurations. Regularly backing up this file is crucial for safeguarding your setup.

How to Restore a Backup​

To restore a previous configuration, follow these steps:

  1. Close Gunbot: Ensure that Gunbot is not running before you attempt to restore a backup.

  2. Navigate to the Backup Folder: Open your Gunbot folder and go to backups/config. Here, you'll find all your backup files, named with the date and time they were created.

  3. Choose Your Backup: Look for the backup you wish to restore. The file's name will help you identify when it was created.

  4. Copy Backup Contents: Open the backup file with a text editor (like Notepad). Select all the text (Ctrl+A) and copy it (Ctrl+C).

  5. Prepare the Main Config File: In the main Gunbot folder, find the config.js file and open it with a text editor. If you're using Windows and don't see the .js extension, just look for a file named config.

  6. Replace the Contents: In the config.js file, remove all existing text and paste the contents from your backup file.

  7. Save and Restart: Save the changes to config.js and start Gunbot to apply your restored settings.

Tips for Effective Backup Management​

  • Check the backup folder periodically so it does not become crowded.
  • Rename backup files if needed to identify the configuration they contain.
  • Keep a separate manual backup of your best-performing configurations in a different folder.

Restoring a backup lets you revert to a previous setup quickly while keeping your trading strategy flexible.