Question:
Is it possible to use the "File and Directory Restoration" features in WHM and cPanel, while the "Mount Backup Drive as Needed" is enabled in our backup configuration?
Answer:
No. When you select the checkbox for "Mount Backup Drive as Needed", you will automatically disable WHM’s File and Directory Restoration interface (WHM >> Home >> Backups >> File and Directory Restoration) and hide cPanel’s File and Directory Restoration interface (cPanel >> Home >> Files >> File and Directory Restoration).
For more information, read the How to Manage Metadata Settings documentation and also refer to this link:
https://docs.cpanel.net/whm/backup/backup-configuration/#configure-backup-directory