This feature performs a full restoration of a single cPanel account from a selected backup file. You can also recreate an account from a remote server with acpmove file.
Warning:
The restore system uses multiple applications, such as MySQL®. Do not shut down or restart any processes on the server during the restore process.
File formats and locations
The filename of the backup must use one of the following formats:
cpmove-{USER}cpmove-{USER}.tarcpmove-{USER}.tar.gz{USER}.tar{USER}.tar.gzbackup-{BACKUP-DATE_TIME}_{USER}.tarbackup-{BACKUP-DATE_TIME}_{USER}.tar.gz
In order for this feature to work, the backup or cpmove file must reside in one of the following directories:
/home/usr/home/web/home2/home3/root/usr
You may also select a file from your local filesystem.
How to restore a cpmove file
To begin a full restoration from the backup file of the account, perform the following steps:
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If you wish to use Restricted Restore, select the Restricted Restore checkbox.
- Select whether to replace all instances of the original server's IP address with the new address or to only replace basic cPanel-provided A records in zone files.
- If you select Restore with Username, select the username that is associated with the cPanel account that you wish to restore.
- If you select Restore with File, click Choose file and select the backup file from your local filesystem.
- Select whether to restore the backup file by username or by filename.
- If you wish to overwrite the account with the data in the backup file, select the Overwrite existing user checkbox.
- Click Restore.
After you click Restore, the Account Restore interface will appear.
