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Archiving a Multisite subsite instead of deleting it

Archive a Multisite subsite when you want to make it unavailable while retaining its stored...

Back up and restore the WHMCS database and application files

A recoverable WHMCS backup must preserve both business records and the files required to use...

Checking a WordPress backup before relying on it

A usable backup is one you can restore and verify, not simply a file marked successful. Check...

Checking WordPress canonical URLs after migration

After a migration, canonical URLs should consistently identify the preferred public version of...

Choosing an appropriate CodeGuard recovery point

Select a CodeGuard recovery point by its contents and timing, not merely because it is the...

Choosing between mailbox retention, archiving and backup

Choose protection according to the problem you need to solve: keeping records for a defined...

Choosing which accounts participate in WHM backups

Backup User Selection determines which cPanel accounts participate in scheduled account...

Cleaning expired transients without deleting business data

Expired transients are temporary cached values that WordPress or plugins can recreate. Cleaning...

Configure WHMCS data retention using an approved policy

Set WHMCS retention controls from an approved policy that distinguishes customer records,...

Configuring a sitemap and checking that it is reachable

A sitemap helps search engines discover the public URLs you want considered for indexing....

Configuring WHM backups and retention for the available storage

WHM Backup Configuration defines scheduled account backups, retention and storage destinations....

Connecting a website and database to CodeGuard backups

CodeGuard creates offsite recovery copies of the website data you connect to it. Begin by...

Creating a backup plan you can actually restore

A useful backup plan protects the data you need and gives you a tested way to recover it....

Creating a controlled rsync backup over SSH

Use rsync over SSH for a controlled file-copy backup when its metadata and consistency model...

Creating a manual WordPress files-and-database backup

A manual WordPress backup needs both the website files and the correct database. Together they...

Creating a selective email, FTP-settings or database backup in DirectAdmin

A selective backup is useful when you need one part of an account rather than a complete...

Creating and downloading a full cPanel account backup

A full cPanel account backup packages the account’s hosting data for safekeeping or migration....

Creating and downloading a full DirectAdmin account backup

A full user-level backup can capture the account data categories available in DirectAdmin,...

Creating and downloading a full SiteWorx backup

A full SiteWorx backup packages the selected account data for recovery or migration. Keep a...

Creating and downloading a full subscription backup in Plesk

A full subscription backup gives you a recovery copy of the hosting data included in the...

Creating and storing a Webuzo account backup

Create a Webuzo account backup before a major change and as part of a regular recovery plan....

Creating Web Hosting backups and planning a restore

Backup options depend on the Web Hosting package, the enabled tools and the backup arrangements...

Define and test the backup scope of managed WordPress plans

A backup promise should name what is protected, how often it is created, how long it is kept...

Deleting an obsolete DirectAdmin backup archive

Removing old archives can recover account disk space, but a backup should be deleted only after...

Deleting, archiving and recovering messages in Outlook

Delete, Archive and permanent deletion serve different purposes. With an IMAP account, these...

Downloading a CodeGuard backup for independent storage

Download a CodeGuard backup to inspect its coverage, retain an approved independent copy or...

Downloading a JetBackup recovery point for independent storage

Downloading a JetBackup recovery point creates an independent copy you can retain outside the...

Downloading a website file backup with FileZilla

FileZilla can download a copy of website files to your computer. This is a file backup only; it...

Downloading an SQL database backup from DirectAdmin

An SQL export records database structure and data for a later import. It is useful before a...

Downloading cPanel website, database and email configuration backups

Partial backups let you save a particular part of an account without creating a full migration...

Excluding selected files from a Plesk backup

Backup exclusions can keep disposable caches or reproducible build files out of an archive....

Exporting a recoverable database backup in phpMyAdmin

An SQL export saves database structure and data in a form that can be restored later. Download...

Exporting WordPress content for transfer to another site

A WordPress content export lets you transfer selected posts, pages and supported content...

Finding oversized media that increases backup storage

Large originals, repeated uploads and generated variants can make a WordPress backup much...

Identifying slow third-party scripts on WordPress pages

Third-party scripts can add chat, analytics, advertising, maps and payment features, but they...

Identifying the active WordPress database and table prefix

Identify the database actually used by a WordPress installation before exporting, repairing or...

Importing a database backup with phpMyAdmin

phpMyAdmin can import an SQL backup into a selected database. The file may create, replace or...

Importing a WordPress WXR export and checking media

Import a WXR export into WordPress to bring across supported posts, pages and related content,...

Investigating a failed WHM backup job

A failed backup may involve account packaging, local storage or remote transfer. Identify the...

Investigating a first CodeGuard backup that does not finish

Complete and inspect CodeGuard's first backup before treating a new site as protected. The...

Leaving Virtualizor rescue mode and restoring normal boot

Disable rescue mode when recovery work is complete and you are ready to start the installed...

Managing CodeGuard backup storage and plan limits

Resolve CodeGuard quota warnings promptly. Prolonged over-quota status can stop backups for the...

Measuring WordPress performance before changing settings

Measure a slow WordPress workflow before changing settings so you can identify the actual...

Migrating a WordPress site that receives orders or registrations

A transactional WordPress migration must preserve orders, accounts, bookings and submissions...

Migrating accounts with the WHM Transfer Tool

WHM Transfer Tool copies supported accounts between servers, but a successful copy is only one...

Moving a live website with minimal disruption

A careful migration separates preparation, testing and the final change that sends visitors to...

Moving a WordPress post to Trash and restoring it

Move a post to Trash when you want to remove it from normal publication while keeping the...

Moving WordPress from a subdirectory to the domain root

Moving a site from an address such as https://example.com/site/ to https://example.com/ changes...

Performing a serialisation-safe WordPress search and replace

Use a serialisation-aware search-and-replace tool when changing URLs stored in a WordPress...

Planning a WordPress domain change

A successful WordPress domain change keeps visitors, logins, media and important integrations...

Planning and checking your WordPress backups

A complete WordPress website backup needs the website files and its database. The files include...

Planning backups for a WordPress Multisite network

A Multisite backup plan must cover shared network components as well as each subsite's content...

Planning backups for SolusVM 2 servers

Plan SolusVM 2 backups around a recoverable application state, a separate storage destination...

Planning DNS and mail cutover after a WHM transfer

DNS and mail cutover directs production traffic to a migrated account while preventing two...

Planning remote backup storage for Webuzo

A remote backup destination separates recovery data from the hosting server. Configure it with...

Planning SQL Server database backups on Plesk for Windows

A SQL Server backup plan must cover the database recovery requirement and the way Plesk...

Planning Windows Server Backup and a test restore

Plan Windows Server Backup around the data and recovery outcome you need, then prove the plan...

Planning WordPress backups and staging before a change

A backup gives you a recovery point, while staging gives you a place to test. Use both before...

Preparing a precise request to recover business data

Prepare a precise recovery request so support can identify the right data and avoid replacing...

Preparing a WordPress site for an agency handoff

A structured WordPress handoff gives the incoming owner or agency the access and operational...

Preparing for your free website migration to Nabtech

We advertise free migration assistance for Web Hosting and NabWP. The first step is to tell us...

Preserving redirects when replacing a WordPress website

Preserve a clear map from important old URLs to their relevant replacements when launching a...

Protecting sensitive credentials in Plesk backups

Plesk backup password protection protects sensitive credentials saved in a backup. It should...

Recovering a mailbox snapshot with JetBackup

JetBackup can recover an email-account backup when that component and date are available....

Recovering a website database with CodeGuard

A database restore can replace recent orders, posts, user accounts and settings. Define the...

Recovering AI changes with supported Undo, backups and restoration

Recovery depends on what the Engineer changed and which recovery tools are available for your...

Recovering selected website files with CodeGuard

Use selective file restore when only identified files or folders need to return to an earlier...

Reducing excessive autoloaded WordPress options carefully

Autoloaded options are settings WordPress loads early so plugins and themes can use them...

Responding to CodeGuard website-change notifications

Use CodeGuard change notifications to identify unexpected file changes and backup problems. An...

Restoring a database snapshot with JetBackup

A JetBackup database restore replaces or otherwise restores the selected database according to...

Restoring a partial cPanel backup safely

Use a partial restore when you need to replace a specific account component with an earlier...

Restoring a single piece of content without replacing the live database

Recover one damaged page, post or media item with the narrowest suitable method so newer live...

Restoring a single Virtualmin virtual server

Restore one Virtualmin virtual server by selecting its archive and reviewing the exact features...

Restoring a SolusVM 2 server backup safely

Restoring a SolusVM 2 server backup replaces the target disk state with an earlier recovery...

Restoring a template to its theme default

Resetting a customised block-theme template restores the theme's supplied version and removes...

Restoring a Virtualizor VPS backup safely

Restore a Virtualizor backup only after identifying the exact recovery point and target. An...

Restoring a Webuzo account from a backup

Restore a Webuzo backup only after confirming its date, scope and intended destination....

Restoring a WordPress website from a backup

Our NabWP backup tools can restore a website from an available recovery point, but the date and...

Restoring an accidentally deleted Google Workspace user

Google provides a limited opportunity to restore a recently deleted managed user. Act promptly...

Restoring an account from a WHM backup

A full-account restore can replace website files, databases, mail and account configuration...

Restoring one DirectAdmin user backup safely

Restore a DirectAdmin user archive when you need to recover account data or import an account...

Restoring one file with JetBackup when it is included

Where JetBackup is included, a retained file recovery point can restore a missing or damaged...

Restoring one Plesk database without replacing the whole subscription

Restoring one database can recover application data without replacing unrelated websites and...

Restoring selected account data from a DirectAdmin backup

A restore writes data from an earlier backup into the hosting account. It can replace current...

Restoring selected SiteWorx data from a partial backup

SiteWorx can restore supported partial backups from its backup-management screen. Restoration...

Restoring selected website files from a Plesk backup

Selective file restoration can recover a deleted or damaged website file without replacing the...

Restoring website files or a database with CodeGuard

A restore replaces selected data with an earlier copy. Before using CodeGuard recovery, decide...

Retiring a CodeGuard-protected site without losing needed backups

Before removing a website from CodeGuard, decide what history must be retained and where the...

Reviewing files excluded from a CodeGuard backup

Exclude only content that is unnecessary for the agreed recovery plan or protected elsewhere....

Run and document a hosting backup restore exercise

Test a hosting backup by restoring it into an isolated destination and checking the recovered...

Saving Plesk backups to remote FTP or FTPS storage

Remote backup storage provides a recovery copy outside the web-hosting account. Plesk can use...

Scheduling a Virtualizor VPS backup

Virtualizor backup plans connect a schedule and retention policy to individual VPSs or VPS...

Scheduling off-server DirectAdmin account backups

Use Admin Backup/Transfer to create account archives on a schedule and copy them to storage...

Scheduling Plesk subscription backups and retention

A scheduled Plesk backup should reflect how much data loss and recovery time your website can...

Scheduling remote Virtualmin backups

Schedule Virtualmin domain backups to independent storage and verify restoration. Select...

Scheduling SiteWorx backups with retention

A scheduled SiteWorx backup needs an appropriate scope, frequency and retention count. Plan...

Selecting files for a WHM file restoration

File and Directory Restoration can recover selected items from supported local account backups....

Sending a cPanel account backup to remote storage

A remote backup destination puts an account copy on another server instead of leaving the only...

Sending a SiteWorx backup to a remote destination

Sending a backup to a separate destination reduces dependence on the hosting server’s local...

Setting retention limits for application logs

Application logs need enough history for support and incident review without growing until they...

Taking an application-consistent backup of a KVM guest

An application-consistent KVM backup coordinates guest data, virtual disks and the application...

Testing a CodeGuard backup before restoring production

Test recovery before an incident to find missing files, wrong database selection or...

Testing a cPanel backup before a major website change

A backup is useful only if it can recover the required application state. Test a representative...

Testing a Linux server restore before an emergency

A restore test proves that backups, credentials and operating instructions can recover the...

Testing a migrated WordPress site before changing DNS

Test a migrated WordPress copy before public DNS changes so you can find missing files,...

Testing a SQL Server database restore

A useful SQL Server backup must restore into a usable database. A test restore proves more than...

Troubleshooting a CodeGuard database connection

Connect the website's database as well as its files in CodeGuard. A database-driven site can...

Understanding persistent object caching in WordPress

Persistent object caching lets WordPress reuse selected computed values and database results...

Understanding when a VM snapshot is not a backup

A VM snapshot records a recoverable point within a particular virtualization and storage...

Updating CodeGuard connection credentials after a password change

When CodeGuard cannot connect to website files, verify its saved server details and access...

Using server snapshots alongside independent backups

A snapshot records a server's state at a particular time. It can be useful before a system...

Validating a remote WHM backup destination

A remote backup destination protects against failures that affect the hosting server, provided...

Why does a cPanel backup fail when the account is almost full?

A nearly full hosting account may be unable to create a backup because packaging and database...