Restoring a backup using JetBackup is relatively easy. You can browse all available backup points, select a backup, and restore with a mouse click.
JetBackup is included for free with Web Hosting, Semi Dedicated, and Reseller Hosting. It can create hourly and daily incremental backups.
Restore Full Account
You can restore the entire hosting account to restore all websites, databases, emails, and files:
- Go to cPanel > JetBackup 5 > Full Backups.
- Select a backup by clicking on a backup date.
- Click Restore > Restore Selected Items.
You will be redirected to "Queue". - Wait for the restoration to finish.
Once restored, it will display "Completed" under the Status column. - Done!
We can also restore it for you if you let us know the date/time of the backup.
Restore Directories and Files
To restore one or more files and directories:
- Go to cPanel > JetBackup 5 > Home Directory.
- Select a backup date.
- Click "Change Files Selection".
- Click "public_html" (or the directory for your website).
- Select the directories and/or files you want to restore.
- Click Select Files > Restore > Restore Selected Items.
You will be redirected to "Queue". - Wait for the restoration to finish.
Once restored, it will display "Completed" under the Status column. - Done!
Restore Databases
To restore one or more databases:
- Go to cPanel > JetBackup 5 > Databases.
- Select the database you want to restore.
- Click "Choose Other Backup" to select a different backup.
- Click Restore > Restore Selected Items.
You will be redirected to "Queue". - Wait for the restoration to finish.
Once restored, it will display "Completed" under the Status column. - Done!
You can use the same methods to restore database users, emails, and cron jobs.
