Transferring Backup Files Between Servers Using FastPanel: Default File Path & Step-by-Step Guide

This guide explains how to locate the default file path in FastPanel and how to upload a backup file from one server to another using SSH.

Step 1: Log in to FastPanel

  • Go to your FastPanel login page.
  • Enter your username and password, then click Log In.

Step 2: Select Your Domain

  • After logging in, locate the domain’s site card.
  • Click on it to access domain settings.

Step 3: Locate the Default Website File Path

In the domain details section, you’ll see the default file path.
Example path: 

/var/www/fastpanel_user/data/www/your_domain

Step 4: Connect to Your Server via SSH

  • Use an SSH client (like Terminal or PuTTY) and log in as root.

Step 5: Navigate to Your Website Directory

Use the cd command to change directory.

Example:

cd /var/www/fastpanel_user/data/www/your_domain

Step 6: Download Your Backup File

Use the wget command to fetch the file from a remote server or download link:

wget http://example.com/your-backup-file.tar.gz

Step 7: Extract or Move the Backup File

Once the backup file is downloaded, you can extract or move it using the following methods:

Option 1: Use SSH Commands

Use common Linux commands:

To extract: 

tar -xvzf your-backup-file.tar.gz

To move: 

mv your-backup-file.tar.gz /path/to/destination/

To copy: 

cp your-backup-file.tar.gz /path/to/destination/

Option 2: Use FastPanel File Manager

  • Log in to your FastPanel.
  • Navigate to the file manager for your domain.
  • Locate the uploaded .zip or .tar.gz file.
  • Use the “Extract” option from the file manager interface to unpack the backup.
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