Backup Restore from My sftp solution

aaP_baspax1

Good evening,
I am new to aaPanel, coming from a control panel that had significant issues with such an important function as backup and restore.
I would like to know what solutions are available in aaPanel for scheduled website backups, specifically to my own SFTP server, as well as fast and problem-free restores.
Also, is this a free feature or does it require payment?

aaP_baspax1

I did some research on my own and found that it is indeed easy to perform backups via an FTP storage app. The backups work perfectly, but the issue is with the restore process. Please see the screenshot below:

I don't know what the problem is, but I have set up SSH keys on the server.

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Update
I noticed something even worse, and I'm surprised that I can't find a panel, apart from cPanel and Plesk, that can perform a full website restore with a simple click.

Not only does the remote restore not work, but there's no functionality for a local full website-database restore either, even though it's clearly stated here that restore is possible:

I ran a simple test by deleting the database, and when I performed the restore, it didn’t restore the database.
The restore only brings back the site files, and I have to manually recreate and import the database from the folder where it’s saved. Worse yet, I have to re-enter the credentials.
This is far from a one-click restore—it’s a real hassle.

Also, what happens if I completely delete a site from within aapanel and want to restore it? If I have it stored on the SFTP, shouldn’t I be able to restore it? I need to be covered in case of disaster recovery, and so far, these features don’t inspire confidence.

Please provide a solution, or at least let me know what is possible and what is not, so I’m informed.

aaPanel_Kern

Hello, this is only for restoring the website. If it is deleted, you can download the relevant files from the ftp server and restore it manually.

aaP_baspax1

aaPanel_Kern
In case it doesn't get deleted and I do a simple restore, is there no way to perform a full restore of the site file - database? Because this message says it's restoring data and the database.

Also, why isn't the restore from the SFTP progressing? Is it not working?

aaPanel_Kern

Hello, if you cannot restore it, you need to download it manually and restore it.

aaP_baspax1

aaPanel_Kern
Alright, as I understand it, the SFTP restore doesn't work and has to be done manually.
For the local database, how is the restore done? Does this function not work either?
Do I need to do this manually as well?

aaPanel_Kern

The local one can run normally, you can try it

aaP_baspax1

aaP_techy.deepti

Backup Process:

Use an SFTP client like FileZilla, WinSCP, or the command-line tool.
Connect to the SFTP server using your login credentials.
Navigate to the desired directory on the server.
Upload the files or folders you want to back up.
Restore Process:

Reconnect to your SFTP server

Navigate to the directory where the backup is stored.
Download the required files or folders back to your local system.
Ensure the files are restored to their original locations to avoid any disruptions.

aaP_baspax1

aaP_techy.deepti
That is the manual backup-restore procedure. Imagine having to do this for 30 sites every day.

Things are simple up to the backup point—fortunately, the backups are done correctly. The app handles the backup process automatically, sending everything to the SFTP server.

The problem appears during the restore process through aaPanel, which likely stems either from a bug in aaPanel or an SSH connection issue. The restore process should also be simple. Since there is a backup on the SFTP for the site, e.g., google.com, and there is a "Web" restore option in the panel, it should automatically download from the SFTP and perform the restore, rather than requiring me to do all this manually.

It would save a tremendous amount of time and reduce the chances of making mistakes.