Use the /usr/local/cpanel/bin/backup script to run a manual backup in WHM via the command line. The system reads the backup configuration file and then performs the actions defined in the file. By default, the system performs this process in the background. You can review the log file in the /usr/local/cpanel/logs/cpbackup directory.
Run a manual backup
To run a backup manually, log in to the command line via SSH as the root user and run the following command:
/usr/local/cpanel/bin/backupOptions
The /usr/local/cpanel/bin/backup script accepts the following options:
| Option | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
debug |
Runs the backup in the foreground and prints its progress on the command line. | --debug |
force |
Performs an additional backup, even if the system already contains up-to-date backup files. | --force |
allow-override |
When the system performs the backup, use the pkgacct script in the the /var/cpanel/lib/Whostmgr/Pkgacct/pkgacct directory. |
--allow-override |
help |
Displays additional information. | --help |
