How to restore/download backups With Acronis Backup on cPanel Print

Managing your website backups has never been easier thanks to Acronis Backup. Whether you need to restore a single file, a database, or your entire cPanel account, Acronis makes it simple. Here’s how to get started.

1. What is Acronis Backup?

Acronis Backup is a robust backup and recovery tool built right into your cPanel. It lets you secure your files, emails, databases, domains, and full accounts. With just a few clicks, you can restore lost data or download it for safekeeping.

2. How to Access Acronis Backup

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
   
2. Scroll down to the Files section.
   
3. Click on Acronis Backup.
   
4. Select the backup date you want to work with

3. What Can You Restore?

Using Acronis Backup, you can restore:

• Domains: Including subdomains and addon domains.
  
• Files & Directories: Either individual files or entire folders.
  
• Databases: Restore any database available on the backup date.
  
• Mailboxes & Emails: Recover specific accounts or all emails.
• Entire cPanel Account: One-click recovery for your full account.

4. Restoring Specific Files or Folders

1. Open Acronis Backup in cPanel.
2. Navigate to the backup date you want.
3. Click Files and browse to the folder or file.
4. Select it and click Recover.
5. You can also click Download to save a copy locally.

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5. Restoring a Database

1. In Acronis Backup, select your backup date.
   
2. Click Databases.
   
3. Choose the database you need.
4. Click Recover and confirm the action.

Tip: These steps also apply to restoring domains, mailboxes, forwarders, and other components.

6. Restoring Your Entire cPanel Account

1. Go to Acronis Backup and pick your backup date.
   
2. Click Recover the Account.
3. This will overwrite all current data in your cPanel.

If you want a full backup on your computer instead, click Export the Account. A ZIP archive of your full account will be downloaded.
You can also check the Recovery Operations Log to track successful, in-progress, or failed recoveries.

7. Safety and Overwriting Data

Restoring from backups will overwrite existing data in your account. If you want to keep your current files, make sure to download them first. Acronis does not automatically save changes made after a restore, so always back up important data before proceeding.