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cPanel

Demo​

Getting Started​

I. Adding a Server​

The first and foremost step involves adding a server. In the platform selection, select cPanel or cPanel (JailShell)

II. Installation​

  1. Copy the installation command from the dashboard.

Copy Installation Command

  1. Login to your cPanel dashboard and select the terminal.

cPanel Terminal

  1. Paste the copied command and hit enter.

Paste Installation Command

  1. That's it! Your server will be online and your first snapshot will be available shortly. Go check it out in the dashboard just to be sure.

JailShell​

Some hosting providers such as Hostgator use a shell called JailShell. JailShell is a restricted shell that allows users to access only a limited set of commands. Jailshell destroys the running process after a certain period of inactivity. This is why the agent is not able to run continuously. The agent will run only when the backup is triggered.

How to know if your provider uses JailShell​

You can check if your provider uses JailShell by running the following command:

echo $0

If the output ends with jailshell, then your provider uses JailShell.

JailShell Limitations​

  • Only daily backups are supported.
  • Agent uptime alerts are not supported due to the nature of JailShell. However, all other alerts are supported.