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Retention question with remote and local source

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  • cPRex Jurassic Moderator

    Hey there!  That is correct - there currently isn't a way to change the retention settings between local and remote destinations inside cPanel.  If you use an additional backup tool such as JetBackup they do have more advanced options like this available.

    I will say, this is one of the more common requests we get and I've let the backup team know we had another request for this as well.

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  • Zacky

    I figured it was not an option but I still wanted to get my voice out there.

    I can't use the built-in backup in WHM since no more than 3 copies can be stored locally before the drive fills up, which makes my remote storage somewhat useless as I can't even have it archive longer due to that. Or if I turn on the setting to remove the local backup, I won't even have one single local backup to make recovery faster.

    So then to get more backups I paid InMotion for their extra backup service which is offsite storage, only to find out they really only take 2 backups by default.

    It's like why is it so hard to have standard long term retention?

    Now I have to consider buying a 3rd backup system just to try and get some normal backup retention. It really needs a proper solution!

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  • cPRex Jurassic Moderator

    Oh I get it - especially if you have several domains that are larger accounts, the space can go quickly when you're concerned about redundancy.

    I've relayed all that feedback to the backup team as well - thanks for sharing.

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  • Patrick Hollow

    Same question i had what will i do?

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  • cPRex Jurassic Moderator

    Patrick Hollow - your best bet at this time would be to use a third-party backup tool that meets your needs.  If our team does end up expanding the backup solution we'll be sure to make an announcement.

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