Configuring cPanel Backups using the S3 Interface¶

How to configure¶

1. From the WHM Dashboard, browse to Home >> Backup >> Backup Configuration.

2. Ensure that the backup switch is enabled, which will allow for backup activity.

   Below this, you will see various backup configuration options, such as retention, scheduling, and database settings. At the bottom of the page, you’ll see an Additional Destinations sub-heading.

   

3. Within the Destination Type drop down menu, select S3 Compatible, then choose Create New Destination.

4. You will fill out a series of options which tells cPanel where to send your backups… The configuration settings are as follows:

   Setting	Description
   Destination Name	This name appears in your destination table in cPanel.
   Transfer System Backups to Destination	Select this checkbox to transfer system backups to this additional destination (Warning: Only select this if you are using the Vault interface over HTTPS)
   Bucket	Enter the name of the directory where you wish to store backups.
   Access Key ID	Enter the access key ID in this text box. Your server uses the access key to authenticate with the eCloud Vault account. This can be found within MyUKFast > eCloud Vault > Integration.
   Secret Access Key	Enter the secret access key in this text box.
   Timeout	The maximum amount of time, in seconds, that you want the server to wait for a response from the remote server before it generates errors. You must enter a number between 30 and 300.
   S3 Endpoint	The endpoint you’d like to connect to, ie. vault.ecloud.co.uk

5. Once these values have been filled with your unique access and secret keys, select ‘Save and Validate Destination’.

6. Ensure that you receive a success message:

“Success: The destination “Vault” validated.”

Once you have validated connection to your Vault and tweaked your backup configuration options to your liking, you should be ready to go!

For more information about cPanel Backup features and configuration options, please refer to their documentation.

For more information about eCloud Vault’s features and pricing, please go to our product page.