WHM Backup to Google Drive Tutorial?

Data backups form the foundation of a resilient server management strategy, safeguarding critical information and ensuring swift recovery during data loss. Within cPanel’s WebHost Manager (WHM), integrating automated backups with cloud storage solutions such as Google Drive offers an efficient, secure, and scalable approach to data protection.

This is a comprehensive tutorial that explains the process of configuring WHM to back up your server data to Google Drive automatically. By the end, you will have a fully functional, secure, and automated cloud-based backup solution tailored to enhance your hosting environment’s reliability.

Prerequisites

• Your WHM control panel should be accessible to you as an administrator.
• Backups can be done using Google Drive if you have a Google account.

Step 1: Log in to WHM

• Navigate to your web browser’s WHM login URL (usually https://your-server-ip:2087).
• Log in with your WHM username and password.

Step 2: Access Backup Configuration

• The Backup Configuration feature can be found in the WHM dashboard by clicking the “Backup Configuration” button or searching.
• Various backup settings can be configured through the “Backup Configuration” interface.

Step 3: Configure Backup Settings

• Depending on your backup strategy, adjust the following settings in “Backup Configuration”:

• Backup Status: Enable backup functionality by setting it to “Enabled.”
• Backup Type: Choose between “Compressed” or “Uncompressed” backups.
• Backup Retention: Define how long you want to retain backups.
• Backup Accounts: Choose which accounts to include in your backups (User accounts, Reseller accounts, etc.).
• Make a daily, weekly, or monthly backup schedule.
• Save your settings by clicking the “Save Configuration” button.

Step 4: Configure Google Drive as a Backup Destination

• Navigate to the “Backup Configuration” section within WHM.
• Scroll to the “Additional Destinations” area and select “Google Drive” as the desired backup destination.
• Click “Create a New Destination” to initiate the setup process.
• A new window will appear, prompting authorization to access your Google Drive account. Follow the on-screen instructions to grant the necessary permissions.
• After successful authorization, configure your Google Drive backup settings—this includes specifying the folder name and selecting between a personal or service account based on your preference.
• Once all settings are configured, click “Save Destination” to finalize and store your Google Drive backup configuration.

Step 5:Test Your Backup Configuration

• Click the “Run Backup Now” option to ensure the backup configuration works correctly. 
• Then, monitor the backup status through WHM. Review the backup logs successfully to identify errors or warnings requiring attention.