AWS S3 Setup for hTech OS Backup Module AWS S3 Setup for hTech OS Backup Module This article shows how to create an AWS account,... Best Practice: Testing Your Backups (Do This Monthly) Why Testing Matters A backup that cannot restore is not a real backup. Testing ensures your... Choosing a Storage Provider (Which One Should I Use?) Provider Options Local Storage (fast, simplest, but not off-site) S3 / S3-Compatible... Common Errors (All S3 Providers) This article covers the most common errors encountered when configuring AWS S3 or S3-compatible... Cron & Automation: How Scheduling Works Cron and Automation: How Scheduling Works This module uses a server cron job to run automated... Dropbox Troubleshooting: Common Errors & Fixes Common Dropbox Errors 401 Unauthorized Refresh token is invalid/revoked App key/secret... Dropbox: Understanding App Permissions (Scopes) for Backups Overview Dropbox uses OAuth scopes to control what your app can do. If scopes are missing,... FAQ: Common Questions (Off-Site Backups) Do I need off-site backups? Yes. Local backups can be lost if the server fails or is... Google Drive Troubleshooting: Common Errors & Fixes Common Google Drive Errors 401 Unauthorized Refresh token is invalid or revoked Client... Google Drive – Connect to hTech OS Backup Module The hTech OS Backup Module supports two ways to store backups in Google Drive. This article... Google Drive – How to Connect Using OAuth 2.0 (Advanced) The hTech OS Backup Module supports two ways to authenticate with Google Drive using OAuth 2.0.... Google Drive: Folder Selection & Folder ID Tips Why Folder IDs Matter Some Google Drive configurations require a destination folder ID to upload... How to Create Dropbox App Key, App Secret, and Refresh Token This article explains how to create a Dropbox App Key, App Secret, and a Refresh Token for use... How to Create a Dropbox Access Token for the hTech OS Backup Module This article explains how to create a Dropbox access token that can be used with the hTech OS... How to Delete a Backup (Local vs Remote) Deletion Types Delete Local: removes the backup archive from your WHMCS server Delete... How to Restore From a Backup (Recommended Process) Important Restores are high-impact. When possible, test restores on staging first.... How to Run a Manual Backup Steps Open hTech OS Backup in WHMCS Admin Go to the Backups section Click Create... How to Set Up a Scheduled Backup How to Verify a Remote Backup What “Verify Remote” Does Remote verification checks whether the uploaded backup exists in your... In-App Updates: How Updates Work (Admin) Overview If your version includes in-app updates, you can check for updates, download packages,... Installing & Activating the hTech OS Backup Module Overview This guide walks you through installing and activating the hTech OS Backup addon module... Licensing Troubleshooting: Common Activation & Verification Issues Common Symptoms License shows invalid Updates cannot be downloaded Verify endpoint... Local Storage: Setup & Best Practices Overview Local storage saves backups on the WHMCS server itself. This is the easiest option, but... Module Overview: What hTech OS Backup Does What This Module Is hTech OS Backup is a WHMCS addon module that helps you create backups of... Orphans & Unverifiable Backups: What They Are and What To Do Definitions Orphan: The module has a record of a backup, but the local and/or remote file... Performance & Timeouts: Preventing “Frozen Browser” and Long Operations Why This Happens Backups (especially remote uploads) can be large and time-consuming. If actions... Quick Start Checklist (5 Minutes) Quick Start Checklist Install & Activate the module in WHMCS Select a Storage... Retention & Cleanup: Keeping Only the Backups You Need What Retention Means Retention controls how many backup copies you keep before older backups are... S3-Compatible Providers: Required Fields Explained What You Need for S3-Compatible Storage S3-compatible providers typically require: Access... S3-Compatible Troubleshooting: Backblaze B2 S3 (Common Quirks) Common Backblaze B2 S3 Issues Must use the correct S3 endpoint for your B2 bucket Key... S3-Compatible Troubleshooting: Cloudflare R2 (Common Quirks) Common Cloudflare R2 Issues R2 requires an account-specific endpoint Some tools require... S3-Compatible Troubleshooting: Wasabi (Common Quirks) Common Wasabi Issues Endpoint must match the bucket region Incorrect region causes... Security Best Practices for Off-Site Backups Credential Handling Use least-privilege credentials only Do not use root/admin cloud... System Health Check: What It Tests and How to Use It What the Health Check Does The System Health Check is designed to quickly identify problems that... System Requirements & Server Recommendations Recommended Requirements Recent supported WHMCS version PHP with cURL, OpenSSL, JSON... Troubleshooting: Backup Fails to Create (Archive Build Errors) Common Causes Insufficient disk space for temporary archive creation Permission denied... Troubleshooting: In-App Update Download Fails Common Causes Server cannot reach the update URL (firewall/DNS) License headers invalid... Troubleshooting: Upload Fails (Remote Provider Errors) Common Causes Invalid credentials Wrong region/endpoint (S3-compatible) Destination... Troubleshooting: “Oops! Something went wrong…” (Common Causes) What This Means The WHMCS “Oops!” message usually indicates a PHP exception or fatal error.... Understanding Backup Types (What is Included) What a Backup Typically Includes Backup contents can vary by module version and configuration. A... Understanding Status Messages in Recent Backups Where to Look Each backup entry may include a status message describing what happened during... Using S3-Compatible Storage Providers The hTech OS Backup Module supports AWS S3 and S3-compatible object storage providers such as:...