Managing Backup settings

File Backup server access

The following table describes the details of configuring server access for File Backup in the Setup Wizard.

Field Description

Connection Type

This setting determines the protocol used to connect to the server.

  • SFTP — SSH File Transfer Protocol, recommended for secure file transfers.

  • FTP — File Transfer Protocol, a standard network protocol used for transferring files.

  • FTPS — FTP Secure, an extension to FTP that adds support for the Transport Layer Security (TLS) and the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) cryptographic protocols.

Host

The server address, which can be a domain name or an IP address.

Example: \mydomain.com or 123.123.123.123.

Port Number

The port used to connect to the server.

  • 21 — Typically used for FTP.

  • 22 — Typically used for SFTP.

  • ## — (Optional) Supply a custom port.

Username

The database username required to access the server.

Password/SSH Key

The password or SSH key for authentication.

If using SFTP, a public key will be provided which can be uploaded to the server for secure access.

Transfer Speed

  • 1 (normal) — Standard transfer speed.

  • 2 (fast) — Faster transfer speed.

  • 3 (fastest) — Fastest transfer speed, using multiple connections.

Maximum Download Time

  • 30 minutes

  • 60 minutes

  • 90 minutes

  • 120 minutes

Website Root Directory

The root directory of the website files.

Example: /public_html/

Database Backup server access

The following table describes the details of configuring server access for Database Backup in the Setup Wizard.

Field Description

Connection Type

This setting determines the protocol used to connect to the server.

  • SFTP — SSH File Transfer Protocol, recommended for secure file transfers.

  • FTP — File Transfer Protocol, a standard network protocol used for transferring files.

  • FTPS — FTP Secure, an extension to FTP that adds support for the Transport Layer Security (TLS) and the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) cryptographic protocols.

Host

The server address, which can be a domain name or an IP address.

Example: \mydomain.com or 123.123.123.123.

Port Number

The port used to connect to the server.

  • 21 — Typically used for FTP.

  • 22 — Typically used for SFTP.

  • ## — (Optional) Supply a custom port.

Username

The database username required to access the server.

Password/SSH Key

The password or SSH key for authentication.

If using SFTP, a public key will be provided which can be uploaded to the server for secure access.

Transfer Speed

  • 1 (normal) — Standard transfer speed.

  • 2 (fast) — Faster transfer speed.

  • 3 (fastest) — Fastest transfer speed, using multiple connections.

Maximum Download Time

  • 30 minutes

  • 60 minutes

  • 90 minutes

  • 120 minutes

Website Root Directory

The root directory of the website files.

Example: /public_html/

Database Backup settings

The following table describes the details of configuring the database for Database Backup in the Setup Wizard

Field Description

Database Backup Frequency

Select how often to back up the database:

  • Daily

  • Weekly

  • Monthly

  • Quarterly

  • Never

Web URL

The URL of the website.

Example: https://www.domain.com.

Host

Typically, localhost.

The server address where the MySQL server operates.

Example: \mydomain.com or 123.123.123.123.

Port Number

The port used to connect to the database.

Typically, 3306 for MySQL.

Username

The database username required to access the database.

Password

The password required for database access.

Database Name

The name of the database to be backed up.

Functionality

Status Indicators: Each tab has a status indicator:

  • Green — Configured

  • Red — Needs attention

Select schemas to back up

If your database contains multiple schemas, choose which ones you want to include in the backup. This allows you to back up only the necessary parts of your database, reducing storage usage and backup time. Use the checkboxes or selection list provided to select one or more schemas before proceeding.

Manage backup settings

The Backup Settings page allows you to customize how your website files are backed up. Use these options to optimize storage, reduce backup times, and ensure only the necessary files are included.

Backup Settings

To configure Backup Settings, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to Site Settings  Backup Settings.

  2. Select your preferences for the following options:

    • File backup frequency —  Choose how often backups are performed. Select from Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Never. More frequent backups provide better protection but may use more storage.

    • Change backup root —  Click the Change Folder button to select the main directory you want to back up. Only files and folders within this directory will be included in backups. Use exclusions to fine-tune what is backed up.

    • Exclude files by size —  Set a maximum file size for backup inclusion. Files larger than the selected size will be skipped. Choose No to include all files regardless of size.

    • Exclude files and/or folders —  Browse the directory tree and click on files or folders to exclude them from backups. Excluded items are highlighted in red. Use this to skip unnecessary or temporary files and directories.

    • Exclude files by extension —  Type file extensions (e.g., .zip, .tar.gz) and press Enter to add them to the exclusion list. Files with these extensions will not be backed up.

Tips

  • Review your backup settings regularly to ensure important files are included.

  • Use exclusions to avoid backing up large, unnecessary files and save storage space.

  • After making changes, verify that your backup jobs run as expected.

Complete the fields referring to the following table.

Field Value

File backup frequency

How frequently backups are performed.

These values may vary depending on the subscription.

  • Daily

  • Weekly

  • Monthly

  • Quarterly

  • Never

Change backup root

The directory that you want to create a backup of.

  • The Change Folder button allows you to browse your server and select a directory.

  • Select the highest folder you want to back up and use exclusions to block any subdirectories or files within that folder that you do not want to back up.

Exclude files by size

How large files are handled during backups.

  • No — Do not exclude any files based on size.

  • Exclude files larger than 5MB

  • Exclude files larger than 10MB

  • Exclude files larger than 15MB

  • Exclude files larger than 20MB

Exclude files and/or folders

Files or folders to exclude by browsing the directory tree.

  • Excluded files and folders are shown with a red background/highlight.

  • Click on a directory or file in the Directory Tree to toggle exclusion on or off.

Exclude files by extension

File extensions to exclude, such as .zip or .tar.gz.

  • This helps in excluding certain types of files that are typically large in size.

  • Start typing an extension and press Enter to add it to the exclusion list.