How to Create Backup in HestiaCP

Prerequisites

Before creating a backup, make sure you have:

• Access to HestiaCP control panel
• Sufficient disk space for backup

Method 1: Create Backup via HestiaCP Web Interface

Step 1: Log in to HestiaCP

https://YOUR_SERVER_IP:8083

Step 2: Navigate to SERVER Section

Click on SERVER in the top menu bar.

Step 3: Go to Backup Tab

Click on the Backup tab.

Step 4: Click "Create Backup"

Click the green + Create Backup button.

Step 5: Configure Backup Options

• Select which users to backup
• Choose backup type (full, user, or domain)
• Set backup name (auto-generated if empty)

Step 6: Start Backup

Click Create to start the backup process.

Method 2: Backup Specific User via SSH

ssh hxroot@YOUR_SERVER_IP -p 22

Backup single user:

/usr/local/hestia/bin/v-backup-user admin

Backup all users:

/usr/local/hestia/bin/v-backup-users

Backup specific domain:

/usr/local/hestia/bin/v-backup-domain admin example.com

Backup Locations

Backup files are stored at:

/backup/

User backup format:

/backup/admin.2026-04-29.tar

Backup Contents

A full user backup includes:

• Website files
• Databases
• Email accounts and data
• DNS configurations
• SSL certificates
• Cron jobs
• User configuration

Check Available Disk Space Before Backup

df -h /backup

Monitor Backup Progress

tail -f /var/log/hestia/backup.log

List Existing Backups

/usr/local/hestia/bin/v-list-backups

Or via web interface: SERVER → Backup tab.