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What it is

CPRemote is cPanel backup software for server administrators and cPanel users. Administrators receive WHM tools, while end users manage backups through a cPanel interface. It supports incremental, compressed, and uncompressed backups with seven days of retention. Destinations include Google Drive, Backblaze B2, Rsync.net, AWS S3, S3-compatible storage, local disk, SSH, FTP, and SFTP. GNU GPG encryption can use user-specific methods. Administrators can create unlimited schedules with filters and hooks, and cPanel users can schedule their own backups. Restores cover full or multiple cPanel accounts, domains, MySQL databases, email accounts, home directories, and individual files or folders. Transfer and download tools are included. Installation requires root access to cPanel 11.122 or higher and a supported Linux distribution. A 15-day trial is listed; Individual costs $5 a month with annual payments only.

Spec sheet

What it does
CPRemote is cPanel backup software for administrators and cPanel users, with WHM and cPanel interfaces.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.cpremote.net
Purpose
CPRemote is cPanel backup software with WHM tools for server administrators and a cPanel interface for end users.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.cpremote.net
Support
CPRemote advertises round-the-clock technical support, free installation on listed plans, live chat, and ticket support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
Headquarters
Trivandrum, IndiaRead 28 Sep 2026 · cpremote.net
Maker
Syslint Technologies India Pvt Ltd describes itself as a technical support and software development company offering enterprise solutions since 2008.Read 4 Oct 2026 · syslint.com
API and extensibility
The reseller plan includes an API and WHMCS plugin, while backup filters, hooks, and command-line tools provide additional extensibility.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
Backup formats
Backups can be incremental, compressed, or uncompressed archives.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
Backup types
It supports incremental, compressed, and uncompressed backups, with seven days of retention.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.cpremote.net
Command line
Documentation lists command-line tools including cpremotectl, restore, transfer, backupdownload, buildpython, cpremoteschedule, and hookmanager.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.cpremote.net
Continuous protection
The product advertises continuous data protection using a git-based encryption and file structure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
Disaster recovery
Disaster management can copy the entire server and synchronize daily or weekly disaster files to local disk or SSH.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
Documentation depth
The documentation covers WHM administration, cPanel user workflows, storage pools, CDP, GDPR backups, migration, disaster management, filters, hooks, logs, and command-line tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.cpremote.net
Encryption
GNU GPG encryption with user-specific methods is offered for GDPR-oriented backups.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
Installation method
The installer is downloaded as a tarball, extracted, and run with python3 install.py install.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.cpremote.net
Licence
The EULA grants a non-exclusive licence, restricts redistribution and reverse engineering, and permits original interface applications and internal customization.Read 15 Oct 2026 · syslint.com
Limit: poor experience reported
A KnownHost forum participant described CPRemote as the worst software they had tried and criticized its support as rude.Read 15 Oct 2026 · knownhost.com
Limit: support complaints
Trustpilot reviews include complaints about rude staff, unfinished tickets, slow or unhelpful support, and alleged license cancellation or refund problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Logging
The product provides downloadable backup logs, restore logs, status logs, and restore-progress logs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
Maker founded
LinkedIn lists Syslint Technologies as founded in 2008.Read 15 Oct 2026 · in.linkedin.com
Maker headquarters
LinkedIn lists headquarters in Trivandrum, Kerala, India.Read 15 Oct 2026 · in.linkedin.com
Maker legal name
The EULA identifies the owner and creator as Syslint Technologies India Private Limited.Read 15 Oct 2026 · syslint.com
Maker size
LinkedIn lists Syslint Technologies in the 51–200 employee range.Read 15 Oct 2026 · in.linkedin.com
Migration
Transfer tools can move CPRemote backups to another server and allow backup downloads.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
News: version 13.0
Syslint announced CPRemote 13.0 on September 7, 2024, adding cPanel API fixes, PHP 8.3 compatibility, interface fixes, and removal of WHM headers and analytics popups.Read 15 Oct 2026 · syslint.com
Praise: low performance impact
A Portal do Host user reported that CPRemote caused no major backup-time load spikes and could synchronize during business hours using rsync.Read 15 Oct 2026 · portaldohost.com.br
Praise: support expertise
A Trustpilot reviewer praised Syslint for expert server management and help mitigating a DDoS incident.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Rating on Trustpilot
4.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Restore scope
Restore operations cover full or multiple cPanel accounts, domains, MySQL databases, email accounts, home directories, and individual files or folders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
Restores
Restore options include full cPanel accounts, multiple accounts, domains, MySQL databases, email accounts, home directories, and individual files or folders.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
Retention
The documented default retention capability is seven days.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
Schedules
Administrators can create unlimited schedules with filters and pre/post hooks, and users can create their own schedules.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
Scheduling
Administrators can set unlimited backup schedules with filters and hooks, and cPanel users can schedule their own backups.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
Security disclaimer
The EULA provides the software as-is, disclaims warranties, and says licensees must assess whether its security mechanisms meet their needs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · syslint.com
Server requirements
Installation requires root access on a cPanel server running cPanel 11.122 or higher and a listed supported Linux distribution.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.cpremote.net
Storage integrations
Storage pools include Google Drive, Backblaze B2, Rsync.net, AWS S3, S3-compatible services, local disk, SSH, FTP, and SFTP.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
Support SLA claim
Syslint says its cPanel support tickets receive an initial response within 30 minutes and resolution generally within 3 to 24 hours.Read 15 Oct 2026 · syslint.com
Supported operating systems
The documentation lists CloudLinux, AlmaLinux, CentOS 8, RHEL 8/9, Rocky Linux 8/9, and Ubuntu 20/22 or higher, and says CentOS 7, RHEL 7, and CloudLinux 7 are no longer supported.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.cpremote.net
System requirements
Installation requires root access on cPanel 11.122 or newer and supported Linux distributions including CloudLinux, AlmaLinux, CentOS 8, RHEL 8/9, Rocky Linux 8/9, and Ubuntu 20/22 or newer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.cpremote.net
Unsupported systems
CentOS 7, RHEL 7, and CloudLinux 7 are no longer supported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.cpremote.net

Plans and prices

Trial License Free 15 days 24x7 technical support · free installation · no payment required · no server management Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
Individual $5 a month annual payments only non-refundable · free installation · 24x7 technical support · free basic server management Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
Reseller $50 a month monthly plan reseller portal · non-refundable · API and WHMCS plugin · minimum 10 licenses · free basic server management · 24/7 support Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
Proactive Basic (management plan with free CPRemote license) $75 a month per month free CPRemote license with qualifying proactive cPanel management plan Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
Proactive Enterprise (management plan with free CPRemote license) $125 a month per month free CPRemote license with qualifying proactive cPanel management plan Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net
One Time $249, paid once one-time payment only non-refundable · one year free support · free basic server management · 24/7 support Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpremote.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports many cloud and local storage destinations
  • Unlimited schedules with filters and hooks
  • Restores individual files or full accounts
  • GNU GPG encryption available
  • 15-day trial with free installation

Limits

  • Seven-day retention period
  • Requires root access on a cPanel server
  • CentOS 7 and related version 7 systems unsupported
  • Individual plan requires annual payments

Who it suits

It suits server administrators and cPanel users needing scheduled, encrypted backups and granular restore options. Self-hosted deployment requires root access to a supported cPanel Linux server.

Verdict

CPRemote focuses on cPanel backup operations, with broad destinations, scheduling, encryption, and detailed restore coverage. Its infrastructure requirements and seven-day retention should be checked before deployment.

Where Specifiction places it

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