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    Integrate IDrive® e2 with cPanel Backup

    cPanel is a reliable and user-friendly platform for managing servers and websites.

    Backup your websites and servers using IDrive® e2 with cPanel for reliable and secure additional storage options. Learn more about cPanel Backup.

    Prerequisites

    Before uploading files using cPanel Backup, you require:

    1. An active IDrive® e2 account. Sign up here if you do not have one.
    2. A bucket in IDrive® e2. See how to create a bucket.
    3. A valid Access Key ID and Secret Access Key. Learn how to create an access key.
    4. A valid cPanel Backup account.

    Configure IDrive® e2 with cPanel Backup

    1. Login to cPanel server.
    2. Click Backup to open backup options from the side menu.
    3. Select Backup Configuration from the sidebar menu.
    4. Navigate to Additional Destinations.
      1. Select S3 Compatible as Destination Type from the drop-down menu.
      2. Click Create New Destination.
    5. In the S3 Compatible Destination (New Destination) window.
      1. Enter a name for the destination as Destination Name.
      2. Select the source for backup as required.
      3. Enter the name of the folder to be created in the destination.
      4. Enter the IDrive® e2 endpoint as the S3 endpoint.
      5. Enter the IDrive® e2 bucket name as Bucket.
        Note: Encryption should be disabled for this bucket. Learn how to enable/disable encryption for buckets.
      6. Enter the IDrive® e2 access key as Access Key ID.
      7. Enter the IDrive® e2 secret access key as Secret Access Key.
      8. Click Save and Validate Destination.

      6. Result: The destination will be added after validation.

    Set up your Backup Settings

    1. Click Backup Settings.
    2. Configure the required options for your backup.
    3. Set a backup schedule based on the requirement.
    4. Select the files you want to include in the backup.
    5. Click Save Configuration.
      Result: Backups will run according to the schedule, and you can access the backed-up files/objects in your IDrive® e2 bucket.

    Note: Data restoration is handled by your specific backup solution provider and is affected by multiple variables that are unique to your environment. For application-related enquiries/support, it is strongly recommended you seek guidance from the technical team of your backup solution provider.