JetBackup MC keeps backups under control by centralising schedules and alerts. For admins juggling multiple servers, it’s a real time-saver.

Let’s be honest, nobody loves backups. You don’t wake up excited to check last night’s logs or double-check job schedules. But the day something goes wrong and you don’t have a backup? That sounds alarming. Lost data, downtime, upset customers, all of this makes the kind of mess that keeps admins up at night.

Things turn worse if there are multiple servers, due to multiple server failures, overloaded issues, backup jobs overlapping, and alerts scattered across different logins. Instead of a calm, reliable system, you’re playing whack-a-mole.

That’s exactly why JetBackup Management Console (JetBackup MC) exists. Instead of hopping from one server to another, you get a single cockpit view of all your backups. One login. One dashboard. Everything in sync.

What JetBackup MC Really Does

Think of JetBackup MC as your central command hub. With it, you can keep track of backups across a few servers or dozens without losing visibility.

From one dashboard, you’re able to:

• Watch jobs run across every server without tab-hopping.
• See all alerts and logs in one stream instead of piecing them together.
• Install JetBackup on new machines straight from the console.
• Spread jobs out intelligently so performance doesn’t tank.

Quick note: every server still needs its own JetBackup license. The console doesn’t replace those—it just makes managing them a whole lot smoother.

Why It Makes Admins Breathe Easier

Here’s where the console really proves itself:

• One login, one view. No more juggling a dozen sessions. Just open the console, and you see the whole picture.
• Alerts that matter. If something breaks, you’ll know immediately. With everything centralized, you can focus on fixing problems instead of chasing them.
• Job scheduling that works with you. Backups running at the same time can crush resources. The job optimizer staggers them automatically so things stay stable.
• New servers onboarded fast. Adding a server doesn’t mean repeating the same setup steps. Provision JetBackup right from the console and move on.

Compatibility

JetBackup MC supports:

• JetBackup 4 for cPanel: v4.0.13+
• JetBackup Linux: v1.0.2+
• JetBackup 5 for cPanel: v5.2.0+
• JetBackup 5 for DirectAdmin: v5.2.0+
• JetBackup 5 for Plesk: v5.3.0+
• JetBackup 5 for Linux: v5.2.0+

Getting Started

Setup is quick and straightforward:

1. Log in at https://{hostname/ip}:3031.
2. Connect the servers you want managed.
3. Create job optimizers to balance schedules.
4. Add tags to group servers and match them with the right optimizers.

Tags may sound simple, but they’re powerful. They let you define which servers run which jobs and when—no more bottlenecks or overlaps.

A Dashboard You’ll Actually Use

The console dashboard gives you the essentials without the clutter:

• How many servers are connected.
• Which jobs are running right now vs. what’s scheduled.
• A graph of job history over time.
• The most recent alerts front and center.
• Resource and network stats for your MC server.

It’s not flashy. It’s just clear, useful, and to the point.

Keeping It Updated

Updates are easy, too:

• Manual update: run jetapps -u jetbackup-mc as root.
• Automatic update (recommended): enable with jetapps -p jetbackup-mc yes and let cron take care of it.

Set it and forget it—auto-updates keep you current with no effort.

Why JetBackup MC Matters

If you only run backups on one server, you might not need this tool. But the second you scale up to multiple servers, things get complicated. JetBackup MC cuts through that chaos and gives you control again.

What you gain:

• Centralized management instead of scattered logins.
• Smarter job distribution to prevent overloads.
• Faster server onboarding.
• Real-time insight into backup health.

Backups may never be glamorous, but they don’t have to be painful either. JetBackup MC takes care of the messy parts so you can spend less time babysitting and more time building.

Our team includes dedicated JetBackup experts who work with this platform every day. Whether it’s setup, troubleshooting, or optimising your backup strategy, we’re here to help. No matter the issue, you’ll always have someone experienced to guide you through it.