{"id":407,"date":"2026-03-14T11:51:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/?p=407"},"modified":"2026-03-14T11:52:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:52:00","slug":"how-to-enable-and-restore-backups-for-your-vps-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/03\/14\/how-to-enable-and-restore-backups-for-your-vps-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Enable and Restore Backups for your VPS Hosting."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b22357055146477dce51c181e2f978f5\" style=\"color:#dfa505\"><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong> WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO ENABLE DAILY OR WEEKLY BACKUPS. IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, WE CANNOT HELP IN DISASTER, CORRUPTION, OR DATA LOSS EVENT! ALL VPS COME WITH 1 FREE SNAPSHOT BACKUP INCLUDED!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide explains how to create and restore backups for your VPS using the control panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We strongly recommend using&nbsp;<strong>scheduled backups<\/strong>&nbsp;so your server is protected automatically. You can also create a&nbsp;<strong>manual backup<\/strong>&nbsp;at any time before making changes to your VPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong>&nbsp;All backups are stored&nbsp;<strong>off-site on our backup servers in London<\/strong>, giving you an additional layer of protection in case of server or system issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why VPS Backups Are Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protect your files and server configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recover from mistakes or failed updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restore your VPS quickly if something goes wrong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep a copy of your data stored off-site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 \u2014 Login to the Client Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your browser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the VM6 client area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your login details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Login<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/login-1024x504.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-344\" style=\"width:495px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/login-1024x504.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/login-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/login-768x378.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/login-1536x756.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/login.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 \u2014 Open Your VPS Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to\u00a0<strong>Client Menu<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>My Services<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the VPS you want to manage<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/selectvps-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-346\" style=\"width:669px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/selectvps-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/selectvps-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/selectvps-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/selectvps-1536x774.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/selectvps.jpg 1629w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 \u2014 Open the VPS Control Panel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are on your VPS service page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Open Control Panel<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This will open the VirtFusion control panel for your VPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-1024x437.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-414\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.3433004969052393;width:671px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-1024x437.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-768x328.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-1536x655.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4 \u2014 Open the Backups Tab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vmpanel-1024x439.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-415\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.3326246366121404;width:683px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vmpanel-1024x439.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vmpanel-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vmpanel-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vmpanel-1536x658.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vmpanel.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the top of the VirtFusion control panel, you will see several tabs such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Backups<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the&nbsp;<strong>Backups<\/strong>&nbsp;tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vpsbackps-1024x439.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-416\" style=\"width:654px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vpsbackps-1024x439.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vpsbackps-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vpsbackps-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vpsbackps-1536x658.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vpsbackps.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Set Up Scheduled Backups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scheduled backups are recommended because they run automatically and give you regular restore points without needing to remember to create them manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 \u2014 Click Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the&nbsp;<strong>Backups<\/strong>&nbsp;tab, click the&nbsp;<strong>Schedule<\/strong>&nbsp;button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 \u2014 Choose Backup Frequency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be given the option to set how often backups should run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Daily<\/strong>\u00a0backups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weekly<\/strong>\u00a0backups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use\u00a0<strong>Daily<\/strong>\u00a0if your VPS changes often<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use\u00a0<strong>Weekly<\/strong>\u00a0if your VPS rarely changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/schedullebackvps-1024x453.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/schedullebackvps-1024x453.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/schedullebackvps-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/schedullebackvps-768x340.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/schedullebackvps-1536x679.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/schedullebackvps.png 1861w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 \u2014 Save the Backup Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select your preferred schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save or confirm the changes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Your VPS will now create backups automatically based on the schedule you selected. You will also be notified via email once each backup has been completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;Scheduled backups are the best option for live websites, trading VPS, and production servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Create a Manual Backup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also create a manual backup at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is useful before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Installing software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updating your server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making major website changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 \u2014 Click Create Backup Now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the&nbsp;<strong>Backups<\/strong>&nbsp;tab, click&nbsp;<strong>Create Backup Now<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 \u2014 Wait for the Backup to Complete<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your backup task will appear in the list below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will see information such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Task name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date requested<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once finished, the status will show as&nbsp;<strong>Complete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Notes About Backups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Backups are copies of the server\u2019s\u00a0<strong>primary disk<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are a limited number of backup slots available but you can purchase more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Restore a VPS Backup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to roll your VPS back to a previous working state, you can restore from one of your available backups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 \u2014 Open the Backups Tab<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Login to the client area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open your VPS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Open VPS Control Panel<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the\u00a0<strong>Backups<\/strong>\u00a0tab<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 \u2014 Find the Backup You Want to Restore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the backup list, locate the restore point you want to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the correct backup based on the date and time it was created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/restorevpsbk-1024x437.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/restorevpsbk-1024x437.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/restorevpsbk-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/restorevpsbk-768x328.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/restorevpsbk-1536x656.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/restorevpsbk.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 \u2014 Start the Restore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the\u00a0<strong>Restore<\/strong>\u00a0option for the backup you want to use, you will see a loading screen while it restores your backup. You will also be notified via email once it has completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warning:<\/strong>&nbsp;Restoring a backup will overwrite your current VPS data with the selected backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/restorevpsbkload-1024x437.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-419\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.3433004969052393;width:761px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/restorevpsbkload-1024x437.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/restorevpsbkload-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/restorevpsbkload-768x328.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/restorevpsbkload-1536x655.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/restorevpsbkload.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4 \u2014 Wait for Restore to Finish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The restore process may take several minutes depending on the size of the backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your VPS may reboot during the restore process. This is normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set up\u00a0<strong>scheduled backups<\/strong>\u00a0rather than relying only on manual backups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a manual backup before major changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check backup status regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep more than one restore point when possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Issues &amp; Fixes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backup Is Taking a Long Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Larger VPS disks take longer to back up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for the progress to complete<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restore Did Not Fix the Issue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try restoring an older backup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the issue continues, contact support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VirtFusion makes it easy to protect your VPS with both&nbsp;<strong>scheduled backups<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>manual backups<\/strong>. We recommend scheduled backups for the best protection, while manual backups are ideal before making major changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All backups are stored&nbsp;<strong>off-site on our servers in London<\/strong>, helping keep your data safe and recoverable if you ever need it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IMPORTANT: WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO ENABLE DAILY OR WEEKLY BACKUPS. IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, WE CANNOT HELP IN DISASTER, CORRUPTION, OR DATA LOSS EVENT! 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