Backup and Restore with Softaculous

Here we will cover how to easily take a backup and restore it for a site managed/installed with Softaculous. This process requires access to cPanel to complete.  

Backup a Site Using Softaculous 

CAUTION: On shared hosting plans with InMotion Hosting Softaculous backups are only kept on the server for 7 days.  After which, they're automatically removed.
NOTE: If Softaculous is missing, it may not be on the account, such as Dedicated Server plans that have not purchased a license.

1. Log into cPanel
2. Navigate to Softaculous Apps Installer, located in the Software section
   
3. Click the All Installations button in the top-right of the screen to see managed/installed sites
   
4. Click the Backup folder icon next to the target site
   
5. Check the Backup Directory and Backup Database options to ensure they are enabled 
6. Click Backup Installation
7. Once finished click on Backups and Restore icon at the top-right to see a list of backups
   

Restore a Softaculous Backup

1. Log into cPanel
2. Navigate to Softaculous Apps Installer, located in the Software section
   
3. Click on Backups and Restore icon in the top-right corner
   
4. Click the Restore button next to the site and dated backup you wish to restore
   
5. Wait for the restoration to complete