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Backup VPS virtualizor

Virtualizor supports three types backup viz LOCAL, SSH and FTP. In case of LOCAL backups the VPS image is backed up on the directory of the node server itself.

For remote backups you need to add the details of the remote backup servers which can done using the Add Backup Server API.

The API response will contain “done” as “true” after successful addition of the backup server.

After adding the backup server you need to make sure that it is added in the backup plan for the VPS files to back up.

Also use the Test Backup Connectivity API to test the connection to the backup server after it has add.

Backup plans enable you to create different VPS backup settings for different VPS on the same server(s).

You can assign backup plans to individual VPS or to the entire VPS plan.

You can also allow the endusers to initiate backup/restore of their VPS at their will in the backup plan.

Virtualizor provides 3 ways to backup the VPS. FTP, SSH and Local Backup.

Today, let us see the steps followed by our support techs to backup VPS virtualizor:

Setting Up The FTP/SSH Server

You will need to add the Backup server where the backups will take place. To do so go to Virtualizor Admin Panel -> Servers -> Add backup server

Select the Backup server type(SSH and FTP) and enter the server credentials.

Note : If you choose FTP, you will be able to configure setting only if FTP backup server is configured.

Creating The Backup Plan

After adding the backup server you will need to create a backup plan. Virtualizor Admin Panel -> Plans (Menu) -> Add Backup Plan

The following screen will appear :

Assigning The Backup Plan To A VPS

After creating the backup plan you have to assign it to a VPS. You can assign a backup plan to individual VPSes or to the VPS plans.

Assign to Individual VPS

To assign a backup plan to a particular VPS first Edit the VPS: Virtualizor Admin Panel -> Virtual Servers (Menu) -> List All -> Edit (Button)

Expand the Advanced Options block and select the previously created backup plan.

You can also select Same as VPS Plan if you want to assign the same backup plan that is assigned to the VPS plan.

Assign to the VPS Plan

To assign a backup plan to the VPS plan first Edit the VPS plan: Virtualizor Admin Panel -> Plans (Menu) -> List Plans -> Edit (Button)

Expand the Advanced Options block and select the previously created backup plan.

You’ll also need to select Same as VPS Plan on the Edit VPS page of all the VPS you want to include in this backup plan.

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Conclusion

In this article, we provide a quick and simple solution from our Support team to Backup VPS virtualizor