Root Authentication Guide

1. SSH Key

1. If PermitRootLogin is set to yes, JetBackupMC will automatically copy the MC root public key to you remote server(s)
2. If PermitRootLogin is set to without-password, you will have to manually copy the contents of MC root public key located here:

/usr/local/jetapps/etc/jetbackupmc/privatekeys/root.rsa.pub

Append the key to JetBackup remote server(s) authorized_keys file located here:

/root/.ssh/authorized_keys

2. SSH Password

For SSH Password Authentication to work, please set PermitRootLogin to yes.

3. WHM API Token

To create an API token, use WHM's Manage API Tokens interface (WHM >> Home >> Development >> Manage API Tokens).

1. Click on the 'Generate Token' button.
2. Enter the token name.
3. Choose the privileges you want to give.
4. Make sure to check the 'Everything' privilege.
5. Hit the 'save' button.
6. Copy the token to a safe place.