Safeguarding your data on Cloud Sites is a critical, hands-on responsibility. Because the platform does not create system backups by default, you must configure these settings yourself to prevent data loss. This collection of guides empowers you to build a complete safety net. You will learn how to enable scheduled backups, manage your storage plans, and perform manual exports via SFTP. We also cover emergency recovery methods, including how to restore databases and retrieve files from FTP Snapshots.

Cloud Sites Does Not Automatically Backup Your Data

Cloud Sites does not take automatic backups of your content by default. You must enable this feature manually. We strongly recommend you configure the backup options listed below or perform regular manual backups via FTP/SFTP.

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Use these resources to configure your Cloud Sites backup plans, monitor usage, and recover your content quickly.

Adjust Cloud Sites Backup Plans
You can change your backup plan at any time from your Cloud Sites control panel. With just a few clicks you can increase or decrease the number of sites in your plan. This tutorial walks you through the process of changing your current backup plan.
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Cloud Sites Manual Backup with FTP/SFTP
Backing up your site is crucial for data preservation. While automated backups are available in most Liquid Web products, manual backups may be necessary, especially without cPanel or SSH access. Utilize FTP clients like Filezilla, WinSCP, or SmartFTP for this purpose.
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Disable or Pause Cloud Sites Backups
Enabling Cloud Sites backups allows activating backups for desired sites or databases. To save space, relocate backups, or when unnecessary, disabling or deleting backups is simple. Just follow a few steps to accomplish these tasks efficiently.
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Enable Cloud Sites Backups
This tutorial will walk you through the steps to create your backups so you can relax knowing that your site is being backed up on a regular basis.
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Monitor Cloud Sites Backup Usage
Monitor your Cloud Sites Backup plan usage by clicking “Usage” at the top of the Cloud Sites Control Panel.
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Recover an FTP Snapshot in Cloud Sites
Recover lost files in Cloud Sites. Learn how to access emergency FTP snapshots via the hidden .snapshot folder to restore your website content.
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Restore Cloud Sites Databases or Content Backups
Recover your Cloud Sites data. Learn how to use Restore Points to revert your website files or database to a previous backup version.
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