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Knowledge Base

Introduction to JetBackup

Automatic Backups for Your Hosting

JetBackup provides automatic backups of your files, databases, and emails.

What is JetBackup?

JetBackup is an enterprise-grade backup solution included with your Hostdeal hosting. It automatically backs up your data daily.

What Gets Backed Up

  • Files: All website files and folders
  • Databases: MySQL databases
  • Emails: Email accounts and messages
  • Settings: Cron jobs, forwarders, etc.

Backup Retention

Backups are kept for a certain number of days, allowing you to restore from multiple points in time.

Key Features

  • Automatic daily backups
  • Self-service restore
  • Granular recovery (single files/databases)
  • No extra cost

Accessing JetBackup

  1. Log into DirectAdmin
  2. Look for JetBackup
  3. View available backups

When to Use JetBackup

  • Accidentally deleted files
  • Website hacked or broken
  • Bad update
  • Database corruption
  • Email recovery