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# Creating a Backup of Accounts – Reseller Hosting

||| ℹ️ Important: This article applies to our Reseller Hosting packages.
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* [Creating a Backup of Accounts](#3-creating-a-backup-of-accounts)
* [Instructional Video](#3-instructional-video)
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### Creating a Backup of Accounts

1. Log in at `https://voorbeeld.cc:2222` (or log in via [Single Sign-On (SSO)](/en/article/logging-in-to-reseller-hosting-package-via-single-sign-on-sso-1y7pd6n/)).
2. Click **Reseller Tools** on the left-hand side.
3. Click **Manage User Backups**.
4. Click the **+ SCHEDULE** button at the top right.
5. Select the users you wish to back up, or choose **All Users**. Then click **NEXT STEP**.
6. Choose:
   
* **Now** to start an immediate backup, or
* **Schedule** to configure a recurring backup (e.g., daily).
   Click **NEXT STEP**.

7. Choose the backup storage location:
   
* **Local:** Backups will be stored on your Reseller Hosting package (monitor disk space usage).
* **FTP:** Backups will be sent to an external server via FTP. Complete the form:
* **IP:** the IPv4 address, IPv6 address, or hostname of the external server.
* **Username:** FTP username of the external server.
* **Password:** FTP password of the external server.
* **Path:** directory where backups should be stored (e.g., `/backups`).
* **Port:** the FTP port of the external server.
* **Secure FTP:** check to use SFTP for a secure connection.

8. Finally, click **SCHEDULE** to start the backup.

Depending on the amount of data, the backup process may take from a few minutes to several hours.  
You will automatically receive an email notification once the backup is completed.

||| ℹ️ **Note:** In this guide, replace `voorbeeld.cc` with your own domain name.
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### 🎦 Instructional Video

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