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Deleting a Backup Manually in Softaculous

When you set up your backups in Softaculous, you have the option to have them automatically delete on a rotating basis, but deleting them manually takes just a few steps.

When you set up your backups in Softaculous, you have the option to have them automatically delete on a rotating basis, but deleting them manually takes just a few steps.

  1. Click on the backups icon on the home page of Softaculous.
    Backup icon on home page
  2. From the Backups and Restore home page, click the red X icon.
    red x icon in backups
  3. A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm that you want to delete the backup file. Click OK.
    confirm delete popup
  4. Once the backup is deleted, a success message will appear above the backup list.
    delete success message

Need to know how to restore your site from a backup? Check out our article Restoring from a Backup in Softaculous to learn more.

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