{"id":12974,"date":"2024-02-26T08:59:32","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T08:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bodhost.com\/kb\/?p=12974"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:02:11","slug":"how-to-run-backup-via-command-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bodhost.com\/kb\/how-to-run-backup-via-command-line\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Run Backup via Command Line"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this guide, we will demonstrate how to run a backup via the command line. Although experienced users can schedule cPanel backups and configure storage in WHM<\/a>, this section focuses on executing manual backup scripts from the command line.<\/p>\n

Follow these steps to run a backup via the command line:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Log into the \u201cWHM\u201d account as root.<\/li>\n
  2. Select the \u201cServer Configuration\u201d tool and click on the \u201cTerminal\u201d.<\/li>\n
  3. Execute the following command-
    \n\/usr\/local\/cpanel\/bin\/backup<\/li>\n
  4. To observe background processes in real time, run the following command with the additional option-
    \n\/usr\/local\/cpanel\/bin\/backup \u2013debug<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    In this guide, we will demonstrate how to run a backup via the command line. Although experienced users can schedule cPanel backups and configure storage in WHM, this section focuses on executing manual backup scripts from the command line. 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