Taking cPanel Backup with SSH

Backup Process:

1. Log in to the server via SSH as root.

2. Navigate to the /home directory to initiate the backup process.

3. Then, initiate the backup process by specifying the cPanel account’s username with the following command:

Depending on the number of files and the size of the account, the backup process may take some time to complete. Once finished, you can find the backup named cpmove-example.tar.gz inside the /home directory.Restore Process:

1. Navigate to the directory where the backup file is located. You can skip this step if the backup file is inside the /home directory.

2. Then, restore the backup on the server and activate the account by using the following command:

After running this command, your cPanel account will be restored, and it will be ready to use.These steps simplify the process of backing up and restoring accounts in cPanel via SSH, reducing the chances of errors, especially for accounts with a high number of files or large sizes.