With InMotion Hosting’s Backup Manager, multiple backups are stored on a remote backup server. Instead of submitting a restoration request from AMP to restore data now, you can simply use the Backup Manager plugin in cPanel. In this guide, you can learn how to restore a backup created by InMotion Hosting’s Automated Backup Service to another folder.
WARNING: These instructions pertain to the management of the Automated Backups that are stored remotely. For more information and details regarding cPanel backups, please be sure to check out our guide: The Complete Guide to cPanel Backups.
Restore a Folder/File
Below, are the steps to take to restore a file or folder using the Backup Manager plugin.
- Log into cPanel.
- Click on the Backup Manager icon.
- Click the expand/collapse link Home Directory.
- Select the desired backup from the Restore From Date drop-down.
- In the Select Files field, click on the folder icon ( ) to traverse through a directory. Find the folder or file you would like to restore and click on the checkbox to mark it for restore.
- Select the Restore to a different folder option by clicking on the radio button to the left.
- Type the name of a folder you would like to restore this backup to.IMPORTANT: To prevent data loss this directory should NOT exist!
- Click the Restore button.
Restore a Database
Follow the steps in this section to restore a MySQL (or PgSQL) database using the Backup Manager.
- Log into cPanel.
- Click on the Backup Manager icon.
- Click the expand/collapse link MySQL (or PgSQL).
- Select the desired backup from the Restore From Date drop-down.
- Select the desired database from the Database drop-down.
- Select the Restore to a different folder option by clicking on the radio button to the left.
- Type the name of a directory you would like to use as the Dump Path.IMPORTANT: To prevent data loss this directory should NOT exist!
- Select the option Dump backup to path above.
- Click the Restore button.
No. Failed at step 3 (I have no link to link MySQL (or PgSQL)):
Log into cPanel.
Click on the Backup Manager icon.
Click the expand/collapse link MySQL (or PgSQL).
Hi, Dean, and sorry to hear that you’re running into trouble. If you have Backup Manager on your account, the MySQL and PgSQL dropdowns should be listed under Backup Type in the Perform a Restore tab. If they’re not showing up, I’d get in touch with our Live Support Team and see what the issue is on your account. Please note though, if you have not yet subscribed to Backup Manager, the options will not be available.