CloudPanel creates daily backups at 00:00, causing high server load and MySQL crashes #118

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MrUnknownDE · 2026-04-05T20:25:31+02:00

MrUnknownDE commented

2026-04-05 20:25:31 +02:00

Originally created by @fredpiuma on 3/16/2025

CloudPanel version(s) affected

2.5.0

Description

CloudPanel is scheduled to create backups every day at 00:00 by default after installation. While the backup process works correctly, it is resource-intensive, leading to the machine becoming unresponsive. On most days, the MySQL server stops functioning and requires a restart to resume normal operations. Additionally, there seems to be no option in the panel to disable this backup schedule or select specific sites for backup.

How to reproduce

Install CloudPanel with the default configuration.
The daily backup is automatically scheduled for 00:00.
Observe the server’s performance during and after the backup.
The machine becomes slow or unresponsive.
The MySQL service often crashes, requiring a manual restart.
There is no option in the CloudPanel interface to disable the backup schedule or choose specific sites for backup.

Possible Solution

No response

Additional Context

Consider changing the default backup time to something like 03:00 AM, to reduce the impact during peak usage hours. Additionally, investigate whether backups are being performed all at once or sequentially. If they are being done simultaneously, switching to a sequential backup process could help reduce the overall load on the server.

*Originally created by @fredpiuma on 3/16/2025* ### CloudPanel version(s) affected 2.5.0 ### Description CloudPanel is scheduled to create backups every day at 00:00 by default after installation. While the backup process works correctly, it is resource-intensive, leading to the machine becoming unresponsive. On most days, the MySQL server stops functioning and requires a restart to resume normal operations. Additionally, there seems to be no option in the panel to disable this backup schedule or select specific sites for backup. ### How to reproduce 1. Install CloudPanel with the default configuration. 2. The daily backup is automatically scheduled for 00:00. 3. Observe the server’s performance during and after the backup. 4. The machine becomes slow or unresponsive. 5. The MySQL service often crashes, requiring a manual restart. 6. There is no option in the CloudPanel interface to disable the backup schedule or choose specific sites for backup. ### Possible Solution _No response_ ### Additional Context Consider changing the default backup time to something like 03:00 AM, to reduce the impact during peak usage hours. Additionally, investigate whether backups are being performed all at once or sequentially. If they are being done simultaneously, switching to a sequential backup process could help reduce the overall load on the server.

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Reference: github/cloudpanel-ce#118