Choosing which accounts participate in WHM backups Backup User Selection determines which cPanel accounts participate in scheduled account backups. Keep this selection aligned with service commitments so…

Configuring WHM backups and retention for the available storage WHM Backup Configuration defines scheduled account backups, retention and storage destinations. A useful policy balances recoverable history,…

Investigating a failed WHM backup job A failed backup may involve account packaging, local storage or remote transfer. Identify the failed stage before rerunning a large job, because…

Migrating accounts with the WHM Transfer Tool WHM Transfer Tool copies supported accounts between servers, but a successful copy is only one part of migration. Plan compatibility, application…

Planning DNS and mail cutover after a WHM transfer DNS and mail cutover directs production traffic to a migrated account while preventing two independently writable copies from diverging. Prepare a…

Restoring an account from a WHM backup A full-account restore can replace website files, databases, mail and account configuration with an earlier state. Prepare a recovery plan that…

Selecting files for a WHM file restoration File and Directory Restoration can recover selected items from supported local account backups. It is useful for a deleted file or damaged folder when a…

Validating a remote WHM backup destination A remote backup destination protects against failures that affect the hosting server, provided transfers complete and the stored data can be retrieved.…