🔹 Scheduled Backups #
Scheduled backups help protect your website by automatically saving copies of your data at regular intervals. If anything goes wrong, you can restore your website in just a few clicks.
🕒 Custom Backup Schedules #
With ecHOSTS hosting, you can set backups to run automatically based on your needs.
Available Schedule Options
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Daily backups (recommended for active websites)
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Weekly backups (for low-update sites)
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Monthly backups (basic safety)
What You Can Back Up
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Website files
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Databases
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Emails
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Full account backup
📌 Best Practice:
E-commerce or dynamic websites should use daily backups.
☁️ Remote Backup Storage #
Remote backups store your data outside the main server, adding an extra layer of security.
Benefits of Remote Backups
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Protection from server failures
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Safer during malware attacks
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Independent recovery source
Supported Remote Storage
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External backup servers
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Secure cloud backup locations
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Off-site storage managed by ecHOSTS
📌 Even if your hosting account is compromised, your backups remain safe.
🗂️ Backup Retention Policy #
Backup retention defines how long backups are stored before being automatically deleted.
Typical Retention Periods
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Daily backups: last 7–14 copies
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Weekly backups: last 4 copies
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Monthly backups: last 1–3 copies
Why Retention Matters
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Saves storage space
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Ensures access to recent and stable backups
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Prevents outdated data clutter
📌 Older backups are removed automatically based on your plan’s retention policy.
🔄 Restoring from Scheduled Backups #
You can restore:
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Individual files
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Databases
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Email accounts
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Full website
Restores are fast and can be done directly from the control panel without technical knowledge.
✅ Best Practices for Backup Safety #
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Keep at least one off-site backup
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Test restores occasionally
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Avoid manual changes during backup time
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Monitor backup notifications
