How to create and restore backup in Softaculous

February 9, 2012 / How-to Guide
Steps to create a backup in Softaculous:

Softaculous comes pre-installed with our cPanel hosting control panel. It enables users with taking backups of the applications from the web-based interface. Following is the procedure to secure a backup in Softaculous

Step 1 – Login to your cPanel Control Panel and look for the Softaculous icon listed under Software/Services.


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Step 2 – Select All Installations

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Step 3 – All the installed applications would be listed. You must then choose the application which you intend to back up.
Step 4 – Hit the Backup button.

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Steps to restore a Softaculous backup

Following is the procedure to secure a backup in Softaculous

Step 1 – Login to your cPanel Control Panel and look for the Softaculous icon listed under Software/Services

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Step 2 – Look for an option titled “Backups and Restore” and click it.

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Step 3 – You’d be presented with a list of all available backups. Choose the particular application which you intend to Restore.
Step 4 – Hit the “Restore” button.

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If you need any assistance with backing up or restoration on your Softaculous installations, please contact our support department via. 24×7 Live Chat available at our website or raise a support request with Linux Technical Department via. helpdesk. Kindly state the domain name, your customer Id. and your IP when raising a support ticket.

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