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title: "WHM Backup and Restore"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/backup-and-restore/"
description: "Protect your server with WHM's backup tools. Learn to configure, create, and restore accounts, and enhance security with off-server backups."
vertical: "Hosting"
date: "2025-07-09"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
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# WHM Backup and Restore

WebHost Manager (WHM) includes built-in tools to create, manage, and restore backups for your cPanel accounts. You can configure automated backup schedules, define retention policies, and choose where backups are stored. WHM also allows you to perform on-demand backups for individual cPanel accounts.

For additional data protection, it is recommended to supplement the native WHM backups with a dedicated off-server solution like **[Acronis Cyber Backups](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/hosting-services/acronis-cyber-backups/)**.

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WHM Backup and Restore Articles

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The following resources provide information on how to backup or restore your WHM / cPanel server.

- ## [Configuring cPanel Backups in WHM](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/backup-and-restore/configuring-cpanel-backups-in-whm/)
    
    Your website is valuable; protect it with backups. Whether it’s an attack or accidental deletion, backups act as insurance. Customize your strategy and set up backups in WHM for added security.
    
    
    
    [Read more: Configuring cPanel Backups in WHM](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/backup-and-restore/configuring-cpanel-backups-in-whm/)
- ## [Restoring with Restore a Full Backup/cpmove File in WHM](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/backup-and-restore/restoring-with-restore-a-full-backup-cpmove-file-in-whm/)
    
    The WHM “Restore a Full Backup/cpmove File” feature lets you restore full account backups and assists with server transfers, despite some limitations.
    
    
    
    [Read more: Restoring with Restore a Full Backup/cpmove File in WHM](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/backup-and-restore/restoring-with-restore-a-full-backup-cpmove-file-in-whm/)
- ## [Storing cPanel Backups in Object Storage](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/backup-and-restore/storing-cpanel-backups-in-object-storage/)
    
    Opt for Liquid Web Object Storage to store cPanel backups separately, ensuring better organization and enhanced security.
    
    
    
    [Read more: Storing cPanel Backups in Object Storage](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/backup-and-restore/storing-cpanel-backups-in-object-storage/)
- ## [Using Amazon S3 and WHM for Off-Site Backups](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/backup-and-restore/using-amazon-s3-and-whm-for-off-site-backups/)
    
    Learn to configure WHM to send backups to Amazon S3. Seamlessly manage your off-server backups for your site’s security and data protection.
    
    
    
    [Read more: Using Amazon S3 and WHM for Off-Site Backups](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/backup-and-restore/using-amazon-s3-and-whm-for-off-site-backups/)