Backup

Choose what to back up, set a schedule and restore data when you need it.

Where to find it: Sign in as root and open Server > Backup.

Available to: Root only.

Before you start

Restoring a backup can overwrite newer data. Check the backup date, choose what to restore and make sure there is enough free disk space before starting.

Why use it — and when not to

Use Backup to create, find, inspect, or recover the documented backup scope. Do not start a restore until the point, target, replacement behavior, and customer approval are clear.

How to use it

1. Choose a backup schedule or restore point from the Backup workspace.
2. Review the selected accounts, data and destination before starting work.
3. Follow the job to completion and check its log for failures.

Backup type, content, account selection, and retention

Choose Simple Backup or Advanced Backup, a schedule name, a backup partition, and the five schedule fields (minute, hour, day, month, weekday). Select whether files, databases, and mail are included, whether the schedule is enabled, and whether it covers all accounts or a selected list.

Retention includes the regular backup-point count and separate weekly/monthly retention where offered. Verify destination capacity and the schedule’s actual result. Advanced restore-point browsing requires the appropriate available backup capability; a schedule that has not completed successfully is not a usable restore point.

Result and next check

Wait for the job to finish and check its final status. After a restore, open the affected website, mailbox or database to confirm it works.