Enable/Configure Automated Backups in Softaculous on VPS and Dedicated Servers

This guide provides the steps to enable and configure automated backup in Softaculous on VPS and Dedicated Servers.

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IMPORTANT: This solution will require root access. If this needs to be obtained, follow the guide on requesting root access
NOTE: If Softaculous is missing, it may not be on the account, such as Dedicated Server plans that have not purchased a license.

Enable Automated Backups in WHM

1. Log into Root WHM
2. Navigate to Softaculous - Instant Installs, located in the Plugins section
   
3. Click on General under the Settings menu
   
4. Locate the Backup Settings section and make sure all boxes are unchecked
   
5. Scroll down and click on Edit Settings

Configure Automated Backups in WHM

1. In the Backup Settings of Softaculous - Instant Installs, the following settings can be configured:
   Default auto backup frequency
   Default auto backup rotation
   Auto backup rotation limit
   Maximum backups per user (Local & Remote)
   Maximum backups per user (Local)
   Maximum backups per installation (Local & Remote)
   Maximum backups per installation (Local)
   Delete Backup Frequency
   Disable Backup/Restore Function for Endusers
   Disable backup option during upgrades
   Set Backup Directory
   Set Backup checkbox pre-selected on Upgrade
   Disable Backup Locations for Enduser
   Disable Backups before Auto Upgrade
   Disable Backups before Push to Live
2. Click Edit Settings to save any changes.

Via CLI

1. SSH into the server as root

2. Execute the following code to enable Automated Backups for end-users

   /usr/local/cpanel/3rdparty/bin/php /usr/local/cpanel/whostmgr/docroot/cgi/softaculous/cli.php --update_universal --disable_auto_backup=0 disable_auto_backup_daily=0 disable_auto_backup_weekly=0 disable_auto_backup_monthly=0 disable_auto_backup_custom=0

   NOTE: Similarly, any setting can be enabled or disabled by passing the setting name in the command. Names of settings are in /usr/local/cpanel/whostmgr/docroot/cgi/softaculous/enduser/universal.php