{"id":5612,"date":"2023-12-05T12:04:03","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T12:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/natsav.com\/blog\/?p=5612"},"modified":"2024-01-29T12:16:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T12:16:34","slug":"backup-in-whm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/natsav.com\/blog\/backup-in-whm\/","title":{"rendered":"How to set up and run backups in WHM"},"content":{"rendered":"<ol>\n<li>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/natsav.com\/blog\/backup-in-whm\/#Step_1_Log_in_to_WHM\" title=\"Step 1: Log in to WHM\">Step 1: Log in to WHM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/natsav.com\/blog\/backup-in-whm\/#Step_2_Navigate_to_Backup_Configuration\" title=\"Step 2: Navigate to Backup Configuration\">Step 2: Navigate to Backup Configuration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/natsav.com\/blog\/backup-in-whm\/#Step_3_Configure_Backup_Settings\" title=\"Step 3: Configure Backup Settings\">Step 3: Configure Backup Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/natsav.com\/blog\/backup-in-whm\/#Step_4_Configure_Additional_Settings\" title=\"Step 4: Configure Additional Settings\">Step 4: Configure Additional Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/natsav.com\/blog\/backup-in-whm\/#Step_5_Configure_Exclusions\" title=\"Step 5: Configure Exclusions\">Step 5: Configure Exclusions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/natsav.com\/blog\/backup-in-whm\/#Step_6_Save_Changes\" title=\"Step 6: Save Changes\">Step 6: Save Changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/natsav.com\/blog\/backup-in-whm\/#Step_7_Run_Immediate_Backup\" title=\"Step 7: Run Immediate Backup\">Step 7: Run Immediate Backup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/natsav.com\/blog\/backup-in-whm\/#Step_8_Monitor_Backup_Progress\" title=\"Step 8: Monitor Backup Progress\">Step 8: Monitor Backup Progress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/natsav.com\/blog\/backup-in-whm\/#Step_9_Review_Backup_Logs\" title=\"Step 9: Review Backup Logs\">Step 9: Review Backup Logs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/natsav.com\/blog\/backup-in-whm\/#Step_10_Restore_from_Backups_if_needed\" title=\"Step 10: Restore from Backups (if needed)\">Step 10: Restore from Backups (if needed)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/natsav.com\/blog\/backup-in-whm\/#Step_11_Automate_Regular_Backups\" title=\"Step 11: Automate Regular Backups\">Step 11: Automate Regular Backups<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Log_in_to_WHM\"><\/span>Step 1: Log in to WHM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open your web browser and navigate to <code>https:\/\/your-server-ip:2087<\/code> or <code>https:\/\/your-domain.com:2087<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your WHM username and password.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Navigate_to_Backup_Configuration\"><\/span>Step 2: Navigate to Backup Configuration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>In the WHM dashboard, use the search bar or locate the &#8220;Backup Configuration&#8221; option under the &#8220;Backup&#8221; section.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Configure_Backup_Settings\"><\/span>Step 3: Configure Backup Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Click on &#8220;Backup Configuration&#8221; to access the backup settings.<\/li>\n<li>Set &#8220;Backup Status&#8221; to enable backups.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the &#8220;Backup Type&#8221; (e.g., compressed, incremental).<\/li>\n<li>Set the &#8220;Retention&#8221; to determine the number of backups to retain.<\/li>\n<li>Choose what to back up under &#8220;Backup Accounts,&#8221; such as accounts, configuration files, and databases.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Configure_Additional_Settings\"><\/span>Step 4: Configure Additional Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Explore additional settings, including backup destination, notification settings, and scheduling options.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Configure_Exclusions\"><\/span>Step 5: Configure Exclusions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Specify files, directories, or accounts to exclude from backups if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Save_Changes\"><\/span>Step 6: Save Changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Once configured, click the &#8220;Save Configuration&#8221; button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Run_Immediate_Backup\"><\/span>Step 7: Run Immediate Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>To run an immediate backup, look for an option like &#8220;Backup Now&#8221; or &#8220;Run Backup&#8221; in the backup configuration interface.<\/li>\n<li>Click the option to initiate the backup process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_8_Monitor_Backup_Progress\"><\/span>Step 8: Monitor Backup Progress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Monitor the backup progress in the same interface, which may display details such as the current status, completion percentage, and any errors encountered.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_9_Review_Backup_Logs\"><\/span>Step 9: Review Backup Logs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Check the backup logs for any issues or errors during the backup process. This can help with troubleshooting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_10_Restore_from_Backups_if_needed\"><\/span>Step 10: Restore from Backups (if needed)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>To restore from a backup, navigate to the &#8220;Backup Restoration&#8221; section in WHM.<\/li>\n<li>Select the backup file and choose what to restore.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_11_Automate_Regular_Backups\"><\/span>Step 11: Automate Regular Backups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>To automate regular backups, set up a backup schedule in the &#8220;Backup Configuration&#8221; section.<\/li>\n<li>Specify the frequency and timing of backups according to your preferences<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Always refer to the documentation for your specific WHM version for accurate and up-to-date information, as the interface and options may vary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step 1: Log in to WHM Open your web browser and navigate to https:\/\/your-server-ip:2087 or https:\/\/your-domain.com:2087. 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