Site Management - Backups, Scheduling, and Admin Security

The tools that keep your CARL installation running reliably behind the scenes: full site backups stored safely above the web root, scheduled publishing that fires automatically at the date and time you set, and admin authentication that gives attackers nothing to target. This section covers how each system works and how to use it.

How to Change Your CARL Admin Password | Update or Reset Your Login Credentials | Carl Riedel

Step-by-step guide to changing your CARL admin password through Settings or password recovery. Includes direct database method for locked accounts and recovery key setup.

How CARL Handles Admin Authentication | Secure Login With No Public Attack Surface | Carl Riedel

CARL's admin authentication uses session-based login, bcrypt password hashing, CSRF protection, and no public attack surface. Secure admin access with license verification and session regeneration.

How CARL's Scheduler Works | Publish Pages Automatically at Any Date and Time | Carl Riedel

Set any page to go live automatically at a specific date and time with CARL's scheduler. No manual action required - pages publish automatically when scheduled.

How to Restore a CARL Backup | Recover Your Site Files and Database in One Step | Carl Riedel

Step-by-step guide to restore CARL backups and recover your entire website. Complete database and file restoration from the admin panel - no technical skills required.

How CARL's Backup System Works | Full Site Backup Above the Web Root | Carl Riedel

CARL's backup system creates complete ZIP archives above your web root for maximum security. Full site files, database, and configuration in one package with zero public access.