We’re thrilled to introduce several major enhancements of JetBackup v5.3.15 to the Alpha Tier. This release includes exciting new features such as the support for Ubuntu 24.04, the ability to change update tiers directly from the GUI, and the option to delete backups on the GUI. These improvements are designed to provide a more flexible and user-friendly experience. The release notes summarize the issues addressed in the update. Please note that “Base” features and bug fixes apply to all JetBackup versions.


Bug Fixes

JetBackup – v5.3.15 (Base):

  • Snapshot cleanup moved to the “Queue” section – #1896
  • Notify when backups are marked as damaged by Integrity Check – #1965
  • Fixed issue authenticating to PostgreSQL Database – #1969
  • Integrated Ubuntu 24.04 Support – #1976
  • Add ability to change Update tiers in the GUI – #1986
  • Add API help feature – #1994
  • Patched issue backing up database users with netmask – #2021
  • Integrated the ability to delete backups in the GUI – #2072
  • Fixed restorepkg extracting Archived backup items – #2089
  • Resolved JB Config “Can’t find the requested group” error – #2102
  • BMR feature pushed to stable – #2104
  • Download file integrity check – #2117
  • Fixed reindex handling failure of jasonDecode snap.X index files – #2127
  • Resolved issue updating main index files in Snapshot Cleanup task – #2135
  • Adjusted PanelAPI and PluginAPI calls – #2145
  • Fixed issue with CageFS communicating with socket API – #2146

JetBackup – v5.3.15 (cPanel):

  • Fixed error deleting PSQL dbs – #197
  • Resolved issue restoring accounts with float set for Monthly Bandwidth Limit – #198
  • Resolved issue restoring subdomain/addondomains with DKIM zone entries – #199
  • Fixed issue restoring DB users with Remote Database Access Hosts – #200

JetBackup – v5.3.15 (DirectAdmin):

  • Properly restore the domain’s status – #184
  • Fixed issue restoring php selector versions – #193
  • Resolved issue with restoring domain parameters- #196

JetBackup – v5.3.15 (Plesk):

  • Addressed issue restoring DB users with custom permissions – #84
  • Clean /sessions directory – #88
  • Corrected issue restoring parent domains – #89
  • Restore wildcard subdomains- #91
  • Added condition to check if extention exists in the help menu – #92
  • Fixed incorrect syntax for service plan parameters – #94
  • Patched issue restoring DB users from Direct Admin- #95

JetBackup v5.3.15 (Linux):

  • Authenticate PostgreSQL databases- #64

Plugin Updates


FTP 1.1.6

  • Fixed issue browsing destination files – #48

SFTP 1.0.5

  • Allow the option to add IPV6 – #14
  • Resolved issue creating SFTP destination – #15

S3 1.1.6

  • Add new Wasabi Regions – #99

One Drive 1.0.5

  • Renew OneDrive secret Key – #19
  • Patched issue authenticating destination during backup and speed test – #20

SSH 1.1.5

  • Fixed issue restoring databases with special characters – #50

Google Drive 1.1.0

  • Resolved issue uploading files – #21

Addon Manage Databases 1.1.2

  • Fixed issue assigning PostgreSQL database/db user to account – #10
  • Corrected issue backing up MongoDB databases/users – #12

Known Issues


The resolution of these issues is currently in progress!

  • Implement Email Forwarder backup – JB5-Base #2066
  • Cross-Panel restore from DirAdmin to Plesk – JB5-Base #2142
  • Re-initiate failed Integrity Checks automatically – JB5-Base #2019
  • Fixed Directory Compressed Backup exclude list – JB5-Base #2143

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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