JetApps recently released JetBackup v5.2.9 to the EDGE Tier. This release introduces support for FTP Destinations and the ability to set the number of threads in destinations that uses our new JetBackup Engine, allowing you to further fine-tune the performance of your Backup Destination! Check out the release notes below for a summary of cases addressed with this release. Please note that “Base” features and bug fixes apply to all JetBackup versions.

What’s New


JetBackup – v5.2.9 (Base):

  • Add the ability to set the number of threads for a destination – #1231
  • Add support for FTP Destinations

S3 Compatible Destination Plugin – v1.0.28:

  • Added new Wasabi Region(s) – ap-southeast-1 (Singapore) and ap-southeast-2 (Sydney, Australia) – #66

Slack Notification Plugin – v1.0.19:

  • Added the ability to specify Channel IDs – #5

Bug Fixes


JetBackup – v5.2.9 (Base):

  • Fixed an issue with reponing closed forks due to socket timeouts – #1242
  • [GUI] Fixed an issue with translating a few UI elements under the Settings Section – #1263

JetBackup – v5.2.9 (cPanel):

  • Fixed an issue with Database prefixing causing failed restorations – #116
  • Fixed an issue with passing a custom MySQL port – #125

JetBackup – v5.2.9 (DirectAdmin):

  • Fixed an issue with passing a custom MySQL port – #110

JetBackup – v5.2.9 (Linux):

  • Fixed an issue with passing a custom MySQL port – #39

Plugin Updates


FTP Destination Plugin – v1.0.0:

  • Added FTP Support in JetBackup 5

S3 Compatible Destination Plugin – v1.0.28:

  • Added support for configuring the number of threads – #65
  • Added new Wasabi Region(s) – ap-southeast-1 (Singapore) and ap-southeast-2 (Sydney, Australia) – #66

Slack Notification Plugin – v1.0.19:

  • Added the ability to specify Channel IDs – #5

Known Issues


The resolution of these issues is currently in progress!

  • Remove terminated accounts from the filter – JB5-Base #885
  • Restoring Addon Domains with custom Addon Domains Directories now preserves the proper user/group ownership – JB5-cPanel #96
  • Implement Rsync.net’s quota command to fetch destination usage – JB5-SSH #27
  • The file manager gets stuck when loading directories with a large number of files – JB5-Base #468

For more information on closed issues, please visit JetBackup Change Log.
For more information on new features, please visit JetBackup 5 Documentation.
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