How do I Schedule Automatic Backups in Hestia? Introduction Scheduling automatic backups in HestiaCP ensures that your websites, databases, and server files are safely stored without manual intervention. This guide will show you step-by-step how to enable and configure automatic backups using your BigCloudy Hestia VPS. 1.Prerequisites Before scheduling backups: Ensure your domain and databases are added to HestiaCP. Confirm you have sufficient disk space on the server or backup destination. Have your HestiaCP login credentials ready. Know the directories or databases you want to include in the backup. 2.Enable Automatic Backups Step 1: Log in to HestiaCP Open the HestiaCP login page. Enter your username and password. Click Login. Step 2:Open the Users Section Once you’re on the dashboard, click User from the top navigation menu. Select the user for whom you wish to schedule a backup. Step 3: Open the Cron Section Click on the “CRON” tab in the user settings page to open the cron jobs configuration. Step 4: Add Cron Click on the “Add Cron Job” button to create a new cron job. Enter the command to create a backup. For Hestia CP, you can use the v-backup-user command. The syntax is:/usr/local/hestia/bin/v-backup-user <username> Replace <username> with the actual username of the account you want to back up. Set the schedule for when the cron job should run. Use the following fields to specify the schedule: Minute: The minute of the hour (0-59) Hour: The hour of the day (0-23) Day of Month: The day of the month (1-31) Month: The month (1-12) Day of Week: The day of the week (0-7, where 0 and 7 are both Sunday) After configuring the command and schedule, click the “Save” button to add the cron job. Ensure the new cron job appears in the list of cron jobs and verify the settings are correct. Conclusion You have now learned how to schedule automatic backups in HestiaCP. Regular backups protect your websites, databases, and emails from data loss. Follow troubleshooting tips or contact BigCloudy Support if you face any issues. Need Help? If you face any issues updating your nameservers or need further assistance, our support team is always available: Email: support@bigcloudy.com Submit a support ticket FAQ What are automatic backups in HestiaCP?Automatic backups in HestiaCP are scheduled copies of your websites, databases, and email data. They help protect your data by ensuring regular backups without manual intervention. How can I verify that automatic backups are working?Go to Manage Backups under the user or domain.Check the backup list to see recent backups with dates, file sizes, and actions. What should I do if a backup fails?HestiaCP will show an error message in the backup logs.Common fixes include checking disk space, permissions, or storage path.Retry creating a backup manually to ensure settings are correct. Can I restore data from automatic backups?Yes, go to Manage Backups → Restore and select the backup you want to restore.Follow the prompts to restore files, databases, or email data. Can I customize backup retention policies?Yes, in Backup Settings, you can specify how many backups to keep.Older backups beyond the retention limit are automatically deleted to save storage space.This helps maintain an efficient backup system without running out of disk space.
