Backup Services
Automated backups with 30-day retention, one-click restore, and off-site replication.
What is Backup Services?
Backup Services provide automated, scheduled backups of your hosting accounts, databases, files, and configurations. Every backup is stored in geographically separate locations with 30-day retention, ensuring you can recover from any data loss scenario.
Our backup system supports file-level backups (entire home directories), database backups (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), and application-aware backups (WordPress, Joomla, Magento). Backups run automatically on a schedule you define — daily, weekly, or custom.
Restore with one click from the dashboard — restore individual files, specific databases, or your entire hosting account to any backup point within the retention window. Backups are encrypted at rest and in transit, with integrity verification via checksums.
Key Features
Everything included with Backup Services, ready to use from day one.
Automated Backups
Schedule daily, weekly, or custom backups. Set it once and forget — backups run automatically on your schedule.
30-Day Retention
Keep 30 days of backup history. Restore to any point within the retention window — yesterday, last week, or 30 days ago.
One-Click Restore
Restore individual files, databases, or your entire account with a single click. No technical knowledge required.
Off-Site Replication
Backups are replicated to a geographically separate data center. Survive a full data center outage without losing data.
Database Backups
Application-aware database backups for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Consistent backups even during active writes.
File-Level Restore
Browse backup contents like a file manager. Download individual files or restore specific directories — no full restore needed.
Encrypted Backups
AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS in transit. Your backup data is encrypted end-to-end — even we can't read it.
Integrity Verification
Every backup is verified via checksums. Corrupt backups are detected and re-created automatically.
Technical Specifications
How Backup Services Work
A visual breakdown of how Backup Services connects to the platform backend.
Source Layer
Backup Engine
Storage Layer
Restore Layer
Use Cases & Examples
Real-world scenarios where Backup Services delivers value.
Disaster Recovery
A server failure or data corruption could destroy your business. Automated backups with off-site replication ensure you can recover quickly from any disaster.
Example: A server's hard drive fails. The admin clicks 'Restore' from the dashboard, selects yesterday's backup, and the entire hosting account is restored to a new server in 15 minutes — zero data loss.
Accidental Deletion Recovery
A team member accidentally deletes a critical file or drops a database table. File-level restore lets you recover just the deleted data — no full restore needed.
Example: A developer accidentally drops a MySQL table. The admin opens the backup browser, navigates to yesterday's database backup, and restores just that table — 2 minutes, zero downtime.
WordPress Site Backup
WordPress sites are vulnerable to plugin conflicts, theme bugs, and hacking. Daily backups ensure you can always roll back to a known-good state.
Example: A WordPress site breaks after a plugin update. The owner clicks 'Restore' in the dashboard, selects the pre-update backup, and the site is back online in 30 seconds — no technical knowledge needed.
Backend Integration
How Backup Services connects to the platform's backend systems.
Data Entity
HostingAccount
Backend Function
cpanelIntegration
Automation Workflow
Daily Hosting Usage Monitor
Backups are managed through the cPanel backup system. The cpanelIntegration function configures backup schedules, manages retention policies, and handles off-site replication. The Daily Hosting Usage Monitor workflow verifies backup integrity and alerts on failures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are backups included with hosting?
Daily backups with 30-day retention are included on all shared, WordPress, and cloud hosting plans. VPS and dedicated server backups are available as an add-on.
How long does a restore take?
File-level restores take seconds. Database restores take 1–5 minutes. Full account restores take 5–30 minutes depending on data size.
Can I download my backups?
Yes. Download any backup as a compressed archive from the dashboard. You can also use the API to automate backup downloads.
What if a backup is corrupt?
Every backup is verified via checksums. If corruption is detected, the system automatically re-creates the backup and alerts you — you're never left without a valid backup.
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