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My current cPanel / WHM server no longer boots, so I’ve mounted it with a rescue CD. From that environment I can see the raw /home directories and separate SQL dump files, but I’m uncertain whether they’re enough to rebuild every cPanel account. Here is the outcome I need: every user account—files and databases—migrated intact to a freshly provisioned AlmaLinux box running the latest WHM. The former installation was a standard setup, so there are no unusual tweaks to reproduce; I mainly need your expertise to: • Generate proper pkgacct backups (or equivalent) from the rescue shell that include both home folders and SQL databases. • Transfer those archives off-site for safety. • Restore the accounts on the new server and verify sites, mail and MySQL connectivity. I’ll handle the basic OS install and WHM license but may ask brief guidance on name-server, IP or quota settings—nothing extensive. Acceptance is met when every cPanel account loads in WHM with matching data, DNS zones, SSL where applicable, and sample pages respond over HTTP/HTTPS. Familiarity with rescue-mode tooling, rsync, pkgacct, and AlmaLinux-based WHM is essential. If you’ve revived a non-booting server before, this should be straightforward; please outline how soon you can begin and an estimated timeframe to finish the migration. Edit: I should have provided more details. There are 35 domains. The storage is under a TB. The TAR files the host provided of "raw" copies came to 200GB. I was given a "raw" download of each domain and another file with the SQL files. I have SCP/SFTP access to the root of the server. It is a RAID pair of 1TB drives.
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Hi, I've recovered cPanel accounts from rescue-mode environments multiple times and know exactly what's involved here. Since the server won't boot, I'll chroot into the mounted filesystem to reconstruct pkgacct-compatible archives by pulling each account's homedir, MySQL data from the raw ibdata/frm files or your separate SQL dumps, DNS zone files, SSL certificates, and mail directories. Once packaged, I'll rsync everything to the new AlmaLinux WHM box, restore via restorepkg, and systematically verify each account—sites loading over HTTP/HTTPS, mail flow, database connectivity, and DNS zones resolving correctly. I can start immediately and am very comfortable with rsync, WHM CLI tooling, and AlmaLinux environments.
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60 freelancers are bidding on average $132 USD for this job

Hello, As a leader in the global marketplace and with extensive experience in web design, development, and management, I am confident that our team at Our Software can provide exceptional service for your cPanel backup and restore project. We have a deep understanding of the technologies involved such as rsync, pkgacct, and AlmaLinux-based WHM. Moreover, we are familiar with rescue-mode tooling which is critical in this specific situation. We have successfully revived non-booting servers before, so this project aligns smoothly with our expertise. With your current environment being mounted on a rescue CD, we understand the value of generating proper backups and transferring them securely. Our diligence will ensure both the home folders and SQL databases are preserved meticulously. By choosing us, you gain access to our strong knowledgebase and comprehensive approach that includes not only full account restoration but also thorough verification to guarantee proper functionality of sites, mail services, and MySQL connectivity. Our primary goal is to provide you with a hassle-free experience while leaving no stone unturned for precision and accuracy. Working with us would mean guaranteeing your complete satisfaction in terms of data replication, DNS zones, SSL certificates setup - essentially everything until a website responds over HTTP/HTTPS. Let's turn this crisis into an opportunity together! Thanks!
$130 USD in 3 days
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Hello, I will reconstruct proper pkgacct-compatible archives from your rescue environment — home directories, MySQL dumps, DNS zones, and SSL certs — then transfer and restore every account on your new AlmaLinux WHM box. Since the server will not boot, I will manually rebuild the cPanel metadata (cp/$user files, mail configs) that pkgacct normally reads from /var/cpanel, ensuring restorepkg imports each account cleanly without missing email routing or quota data. Questions: 1) Do you have access to /var/cpanel and /var/named from the rescue mount? 2) How many cPanel accounts are we restoring? Looking forward to talking through the details. Kamran
$90 USD in 5 days
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Hi there, I’ve reviewed your cPanel rescue recovery needs and I’m confident I can migrate every account, files and databases, faithfully to a freshly provisioned AlmaLinux box running the latest WHM. Here’s my approach: from the rescue shell I’ll generate proper backups using pkgacct (or an equivalent) that include both /home data and MySQL databases, then securely transfer the archives off-site for safekeeping. On the new server, I’ll restore the accounts, verify site and mail delivery, confirm MySQL connectivity, and ensure DNS zones and SSL certificates are correctly applied. I’ll perform end-to-end validation so each account loads in WHM with matching data, and sample pages resolve over HTTP/HTTPS. I’ve shared an initial estimate based on your description, and once we go over a few technical or functional details, I’ll confirm the exact cost and delivery schedule. I can begin immediately upon your confirmation and aim to complete the migration within a few days, depending on data volume and network transfer times. What is the maximum acceptable downtime window during the cutover, and are there any special nameserver or IP allocation requirements we should accommodate upfront? Best regards, Asad
$75 USD in 3 days
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Hi I have huge experience recovering completely crashed servers. Check my feedback's! Write me without obligations
$140 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I am interested in your project to rescue backup and restore cPanel accounts to a new AlmaLinux server with WHM. I understand the importance of ensuring that every user account, including files and databases, is migrated intact. With my expertise in MySQL and PHP, I am confident in my ability to generate proper backups, transfer them securely, and restore accounts on the new server while ensuring all sites, mail, and MySQL connectivity are functioning correctly. I have experience working with rescue-mode tooling, rsync, pkgacct, and AlmaLinux-based WHM, making me well-equipped to handle this task efficiently. I am ready to begin promptly and can provide you with a detailed plan for the migration process. Please review my portfolio for examples of similar projects. I look forward to discussing this project further with you. Best regards, Warda Haider - MY WORK STATS: ✨ https://www.freelancer.com/u/XanvraTECH
$100 USD in 4 days
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Hi there, I will rebuild every cPanel account from your rescue environment into a fresh AlmaLinux WHM host , I’ve recovered non-booting servers using rescue shells, pkgacct-style archives and rsync to preserve /home and SQL dumps reliably. - Create pkgacct-compatible archives from raw /home and SQL dumps (rescue shell scripts, mysqldump reassembly) and verify integrity. - Transfer encrypted off-site copies via rsync/scp and prepare staged restores on the new AlmaLinux WHM server. - Restore accounts in WHM, verify sites, mail, MySQL connectivity, DNS zones and SSL; run post-restore checks and sample HTTP/HTTPS tests. - Risk control: staged restore with checksum validation, rollback plan and minimal downtime guidance (name-server/IP/quota notes on request). Skills: ✅ cPanel ✅ pkgacct / rsync / rescue shell ✅ MySQL / mysqldump validation ✅ AlmaLinux / WHM deployment ✅ SSL, DNS, mail deliverability checks Certificates: ✅ Microsoft® Certified: MCSA | MCSE | MCT ✅ cPanel® & WHM Certified CWSA-2 I’m available to start within 24 hours. Can you confirm the rescue environment has both raw /home trees and per-account SQL dump files named or organized by user so I can map databases to cPanel accounts? Price: $150 , delivery: 1 day. Best regards,
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Hi I can recover and migrate your cPanel/WHM accounts from the rescue-mounted server to the new AlmaLinux WHM box, including rebuilding proper account backups and restoring them cleanly with databases, mail, DNS, and SSL intact. The main challenge in cases like this is ensuring the rescue-environment data is reconstructed into valid cPanel account packages rather than doing partial/manual restores that break permissions, configs, or mail/database mappings, so I would solve that with a structured recovery and rebuild process. My approach would include auditing the mounted filesystem and SQL dumps, generating/reconstructing pkgacct-compatible backups where possible, securely transferring archives off-site, restoring to the new WHM server, and validating websites, mail, MySQL, DNS, and HTTPS after migration. I have experience with non-booting Linux/cPanel recovery, rescue-shell work, rsync/pkgacct restoration, and WHM migrations on AlmaLinux-based environments. I can also provide light guidance on final WHM/server settings such as nameservers, IPs, and quota adjustments as part of the handoff. And I can help you so on by ensuring the migration is complete and clean—not just copied over partially. Thanks, Hercules
$250 USD in 7 days
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I will recover your cPanel accounts from the rescue environment by generating complete pkgacct backups (home + databases), securely transferring them off-site, and restoring everything on your new AlmaLinux WHM server with full verification of sites, mail, DNS, and SSL. I have experience with rescue-mode recovery and WHM migrations, and will ensure all accounts load correctly with matching data and functionality, providing quick turnaround and minimal downtime. Best Regards, Muhammad
$90 USD in 1 day
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With over 12 years of solid experience in full stack development, specializing specifically in web development (including cPanel) and backend systems, I am confident that I am the right freelancer to assist you with your cPanel Rescue Backup & Restore project. My skill set includes an in-depth knowledge of MySQL and PHP, which are essential for executing a task of this nature successfully. Having effectively completed numerous projects using AlmaLinux-based WHM and being comfortable navigating rescue-mode tooling, rsync, and pkgacct backups, rest assured your data is in capable hands. My proficiency extends to vital ancillary aspects such as DNS zones, SSL, name-server settings, IP or quota configurations which may require brief guidance along the way. Furthermore, the doctrine by which I operate is characterized by clear communication resulting in comprehensive comprehension of client requirements and delivery of appropriate solutions devoid of undue back-and-forth. Receiving your detailed brief would enable me to better provide an eta on project completion to your satisfaction allowing every cPanel account to load with matched data and DNS zones making sample pages responsive over HTTP/HTTPS. Let's connect without Delay!
$100 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I’ve gone through your project details and this is something I can definitely help you with. With over 12 years of experience in system administration and a strong background in cPanel and database management, I am well-equipped to assist you in migrating the user accounts from your rescue environment to a freshly provisioned AlmaLinux server. My focus will be on ensuring that all files, databases, and DNS settings are accurately transferred, and that each cPanel account loads correctly in WHM. I will start by generating the proper pkgacct backups from the rescue shell, transfer those archives off-site for safety, and restore them on the new server while ensuring that all site functionalities are intact, including HTTP/HTTPS responses and MySQL connectivity. Here is my portfolio: https://www.freelancer.in/u/ixorawebmob I’m interested in your project and would love to discuss the best approach. Could you clarify how soon you expect the migration to be completed?How soon do you expect the migration to be completed? Let’s discuss over chat! Regards, Arpit Jaiswal
$155 USD in 25 days
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As an experienced IT professional with a strong background in server administration, I have successfully resolved numerous complex server issues in my career. Your cPanel rescue backup and restore project is right within my expertise. I am very familiar with rescue-mode tooling, rsync, pkgacct, and AlmaLinux-based WHM which are essential for this task. In addition, my proficiency in MySQL and Linux makes me well-equipped to handle data migration and ensure its integrity. Moreover, with my 24/7 availability and commitment to completing projects in a timely manner, I can start working on your server recovery as soon as possible. Having already dealt with non-booting servers before, your project seems straightforward to me. I guarantee that every user account will be migrated intact to your new server running the latest WHM, verifying site functionality and database connectivity. Finally, reliablilty is key when dealing with data-critical operations like backups and restores. With unlimited revisions and fast response time as part of my core values as a freelancer, you can count on my dedication to deliver an excellent result that satisfies the acceptance criteria you outlined: every cPanel account loads in WHM with matching data, DNS zones, SSL where applicable, and sample pages respond over HTTP/HTTPS. Let's get started and bring your system back up and running seamlessly!
$120 USD in 1 day
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With over 13+ years of experience in developing production-grade web applications, APIs, and backend services, I understand the criticality of reliable system administration, web hosting, and data migration, which aligns closely with your project's requirements. My deep understanding of rescue-mode tooling, server-side technologies like cPanel and WHM, as well as familiarity with Linux-based systems including AlmaLinux places me in a great position to handle your project end-to-end. I'm well-versed with generating proper pkgacct backups from the rescue shell that include both home folders and SQL databases, moving those archives to off-site locations for safety, and precisely restoring those accounts on a new server ensuring data integrity. In fact, I've previously handled similar non-booting server situations effectively and have even performed successful large-scale migrations with storage well over a TB. In addition to my technical expertise, I bring a sense of ownership and responsibility to your project – taking personal accountability for the full execution. I follow professional software development best practices such as MVC principles, DRY code patterns, and logical layering to deliver robust, scalable and maintainable systems. Prompt communication is also one of my strengths. On commencing this project at the earliest convenience for you
$140 USD in 7 days
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I will help you rescue it and boot normally now, Worked with all kind of servers and all panels since 2007 And currently working as linux system administrator If you need to start as soon as possible contact me And tell me more details about what you want to Tell the time and cost accurately, please contact me now, looking forward to work with you Best regards
$140 USD in 1 day
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Hi, What error you got in booting the server. Please let me know so that i can resolve it. I have resolved booting issue many times. So can resolve this as well. Thanks Ashish A.
$200 USD in 2 days
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Hello, You've mentioned the need to rescue backup and restore cPanel accounts from a non-booting server to a new AlmaLinux box with WHM. My expertise lies in server migrations and cPanel management, and I recently completed a similar project migrating cPanel accounts seamlessly. For your project, my approach would be to carefully generate proper pkgacct backups from the rescue shell, securely transfer them off-site, and meticulously restore the accounts on the new server while ensuring all data, DNS zones, SSL configurations, and services are functioning correctly. Could you provide more details on the number of cPanel accounts and the size of data to be migrated for better planning? To get a better sense of my skills, please visit my portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/SajidaSaqira/SS-Technologies I would love to discuss this project further with you. When would be a convenient time for a brief call? Best regards, Sajida Saqira
$80 USD in 7 days
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Hey, I can start now. ✅ I’ve worked on something very similar. What really matters here is ensuring a seamless migration of all cPanel accounts with files and databases intact. The tricky part is usually generating proper pkgacct backups from the rescue shell and transferring them off-site for safety. In a recent project, I successfully migrated cPanel accounts to a new server using rsync and WHM. While I haven't specifically dealt with a non-booting server scenario, I have experience with similar migration processes and tools. Let's chat more details. -Alex
$190 USD in 1 day
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Hello, I am Vishal Maharaj, a seasoned professional with 20 years of expertise in PHP, MySQL, and Web Hosting. I have carefully reviewed your project requirements for the cPanel Rescue Backup & Restore. To ensure a successful outcome, I propose to generate comprehensive pkgacct backups from the rescue shell, securely transfer them off-site, and meticulously restore the accounts on the new AlmaLinux box with the latest WHM. I will verify all sites, mail services, and MySQL connectivity to guarantee a seamless transition. With my proficiency in rescue-mode tooling, rsync, and AlmaLinux-based WHM, I am confident in delivering a successful migration within the specified parameters. Please initiate a chat to discuss further details. Cheers, Vishal Maharaj
$250 USD in 5 days
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As an experienced web and app developer, I bring a unique skill set to this project that ensures your cPanel rescue backup and restore is in capable hands. My extensive knowledge of Linux, MySQL, and PHP is crucial in working with cPanel and WHM servers effectively. My familiarity with rescue-mode tooling, rsync, pkgacct, and AlmaLinux-based WHM adds an extra layer of competency that'll drive quick solutions to your current crisis. Taking proactive steps is my second nature, making me the best fit for this project's dynamics. In previous jobs, I've effectively revived non-booting servers with minimal data loss and achieved successful migrations. I pledge to deploy similar strategies to produce satisfying outcomes for you. Responding promptly to your query and acting with efficiency from the rescue shell setup to account restoration is my priority. Most importantly, I understand the gravity of migrating every bit of cPanel account intact, ensuring DNS zones, SSL setup, and connectivity remain unscathed. My track record of meeting project objectives, high-quality workmanship and delivering on time are hallmarks of my work ethic. I look forward to leveraging these skills to manage a swift and successful migration for you. Let's begin at once: I am ready when you are!
$150 USD in 7 days
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Hello, there! I understand your server is currently mounted in rescue mode and you need a full recovery and migration of ~35 cPanel accounts with files and databases rebuilt cleanly on a fresh AlmaLinux + WHM setup. The key here is not just copying data, but reconstructing accounts so WHM recognizes them properly with working sites, mail, DNS, and SSL. I’ve handled similar non-boot recovery cases where only raw /home data and SQL dumps were available. I can rebuild proper pkgacct-style backups (or reconstruct accounts manually where needed), sync the data safely off-server, then restore everything into WHM with correct ownership, MySQL linkage, and configuration. I’ll also verify HTTP/HTTPS, database connections, and basic mail functionality to ensure a clean handoff. Given your RAID setup and ~200GB data, I’ll prioritize safe extraction first, then structured restore to avoid data loss or broken mappings. Best regards, Ian Brown
$150 USD in 5 days
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅Hi there, hope you are doing well! I recently completed a project recovering cPanel accounts from a rescue environment, where I successfully generated backups from raw home directories and SQL dumps to restore fully functional accounts on a fresh WHM server. The key to success in this task is precise backup creation from the rescue shell that includes all user files and databases intact. Approach: ⭕ Use rescue shell to create pkgacct-style backups incorporating home directories and SQL dumps ⭕ Securely transfer backup archives off-site for safety ⭕ Restore all accounts on the new AlmaLinux WHM server ⭕ Verify functionality of sites, mail, MySQL, DNS zones, and SSL certificates ⭕ Provide quick guidance on nameserver, IP, and quota settings if needed ❓ Could you confirm the number of cPanel accounts to migrate? ❓ Is there any custom user data aside from the standard setup? ❓ Do you have a preferred secure transfer method for the backups? I am confident I can deliver a seamless migration that meets your acceptance criteria efficiently and professionally. Best regards, Nam
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