Backups and Restorations

Backup Manager in cPanel

InMotion makes backups and restorations simple to manage! Our exclusive Backup Manager plugin for cPanel enhances this service and provides the ability to generate and restore full, partial, or individual file backups – no more need to contact Support!

• How to Enable/Disable Backups Using the Backup Manager
• Optimize Backup Settings in Backup Manager
• How to Purchase Backup Manager Using the AMP Marketplace
• Purchase Additional Backup Manager Space
• How to View a Backup Using the Backup Manager
• How to Restore a Backup File/Folder Using the Backup Manager
• How to Restore a Database With Backup Manager
• Restore Backup to an Alternate Folder with Backup Manager
• Opt-out or Cancel Your Backup Manager Subscription
• Backup Manager’s Exceeded Storage Space Alerts

Backup Manager in WHM

If you manage multiple sites in WebHost Manager (WHM), there are a variety of tools available to help you optimize how backups are managed across multiple cPanel accounts.

• Backup Manager WHM Guide for VPS/Dedicated Servers
• How to Assign Backup Space to Child Accounts Using the Backup Manager

cPanel Backups

cPanel remains one of the most popular web hosting control panels. Its standard backup features allow for basic account restoration, database restoration, and the creation of account-level backups.

• The Complete Guide to cPanel Backups
• Official cPanel Backup Documentation

WHM Backups

Manage backups in WHM and use cPanel backups to restore entire cPanel accounts quickly and easily.

• Scheduling cPanel Backups in WHM
• How to Enable or Disable Backups for Users of your VPS

Server Backups & Snapshots

While there are backup options available in WHM that backup everything on a particular account, our Server Snapshots feature, available only on VPS Hosting plans, will help you create full copies of a server at an exact moment in time. If you find yourself in a crisis, server snapshots can instantly restore everything.

• Snapshots and 5 Best Ways to Use Them
• Running Out of Disk Space on VPS

WordPress Backups & Total Upkeep

WordPress lets you add numerous features to your site simply by installing plugins. Backups are no exception. There are a variety of free and premium site-specific backup plugins that include everything from quick restoration to built-in remote file storage.

• Create and Manage WordPress Backups with the Total Upkeep Plugin
• Fixing BoldGrid Backup Email Notification Problems
• Protect an Archived Backup

Other CMS Backups

Most popular CMS platforms will include built-in backup features and, usually, some form of restoration.

• Backup Your OpenCart Database in Admin Dashboard
• How to Create Grav Backups

Cloud & Custom Server Backups

A custom server configuration will require backup solutions tailored to fit your needs.

• How to Set Up Backups on Cloud Server Hosting
• How to Install Nextcloud on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
• How to Install Nextcloud on CentOS 8

Storing Your Backups

If you’re making and managing your own backups, you shouldn’t store them on your server. After all, if something happened to your server, then your backups would be inaccessible! Storing your backups with a storage solution like Amazon S3 or Google Drive is a great way to keep your backups accessible and safe.

• Storing Your Backups with Amazon S3 via WHM
• How to Restore Backups from Amazon’s S3 Cloud Storage

Email Backups

Certain email clients have built-in backup features. These can be useful if you are trying to transfer an email archive from one server to another.

• How to Backup Emails with Horde

Other Backup Topics

You may find yourself in a situation that requires an unusual method of problem solving.

• How to Recover your Content from Wayback Machine (Internet Archive)