02. Using the JetBackup Tool for Daily Restores Print

Using the JetBackup Tool for Daily Restores

1. Why Use JetBackup Instead of Standard Backups?

Self-Service: Restore files or databases without contacting support.
Granular Control: Restore a single email account, one database, or a specific folder like public_html/images without affecting other content.
No Disk Space Penalty: Backups are stored on a remote, secure server and don’t count against your Jiinubi hosting quota.

Log in to cPanel and navigate to the Files section. Click JetBackup 5.
Click Home Directory on the dashboard.
Choose a Restore Point: Select the date you want to revert to.
Change File Selection: Click Change Files Selection.
Browse and Select: Navigate to the files or folders you want to restore, check the boxes, and click Select Files.
Initiate Restore: Click Restore and then Restore Selected Items to start the process.

If your site shows a "Database Error," click Databases in JetBackup 5.
Select the database for your site and choose the backup date.
Click Restore → Restore Selected Items.
Important: Always restore the "Database User" if you recently changed its password.

Restoration may take a few minutes depending on site size.
Click the Queue icon in the sidebar.
Pending/Processing: Server is fetching and replacing files.
Completed: Your site has been restored.
Failed: Usually due to a temporary connection issue. Retry or contact support if needed.

Feature	Best For
Full Account	Restoring everything (files, emails, and settings) after a major hack or error.
Home Directory	Recovering a file you accidentally deleted or an old version of a stylesheet.
Database	Fixing "Database Connection" errors or rolling back content changes.
Email Accounts	Restoring a deleted inbox or specific missing emails.

???? Tip: Use the "Merge" option in JetBackup 5 to add missing files from the backup without deleting newer files on your server. Use cautiously.

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