Backup via FTP in BrainyCP

In the Utilities → Backup section, you can configure backup creation using FTP (File Transfer Protocol) as the storage. This solution allows you to create data backups and store them on a remote server via the FTP protocol.

Quick start

1. To set up backup via FTP, log in to the BrainyCP panel on your VPS.
2. Go to Utilities → Backup.

Control panel sections in brainyCP

Set up automatic backup via FTP

To create an automatic backup task:

1. Go to the Create new task section.

2. Specify the source: all data or selectively (websites, databases, users).

3. Enter the task name in the Task Name field or leave the default name (backupjob_date_time).

4. In the Backup Repository Type section, select FTP.

   • In the Remote Backup Server IP field, enter the address of your FTP server.
   • In the Login field, enter the username for accessing the FTP server.
   • In the Password field, enter the password for the FTP server.
   • In the Port field, enter 21.
   • In the Folder on Remote Server field, specify the directory where backups will be stored.

   When creating a backup on the FTP server, the files are automatically archived in .tar format.

5. Configure the parameters:

   • Encryption (password).
   • Email notification upon backup completion.
   • Time and frequency of execution (daily, weekly, monthly).

6. Click Add Task.

Backup task configuration interface

After adding the task, it will appear in the Task List. Available actions:

• Force start the task.
• Edit the task.
• Delete the task.

Backup task list