How to back up your website using cPanel

How to Back Up Your Website Using cPanel

1. Log in to Your cPanel Account

  • Go to your cPanel login page (usually yourdomain.com/cpanel).
  • Enter your username and password.

2. Find the Backup Tool

  • Once inside, scroll down to the Files section.
  • Click on Backup or Backup Wizard (either option will work; we’ll cover both briefly).

Option A: Using the Backup Wizard (Easiest)

  1. Click on Backup Wizard
  2. Select Backup
    • On the wizard’s first page, click Back Up.
  3. Choose Full or Partial Backup
    • Full Backup: Backs up your entire account (website files, emails, databases, settings). Note: Full backups can only be restored by your hosting provider, not directly through cPanel.
    • Partial Backup: Lets you download just your Home Directory, MySQL Databases, or Email Forwarders/Filters.
  4. Generate and Download Backup
    • For Full Backup: Click Generate Backup, select the destination (usually “Home Directory”), and enter your email if you want a notification when it’s done. Click Generate Backup.
    • Once the backup is ready, you’ll see it listed. Click the filename to download it to your computer for safekeeping.
    • For Partial Backup: Click the section you want (like Home Directory), then click the download link.

Option B: Using the Backup Tool

  1. Click on Backup
  2. Download a Full Account Backup
    • Click Download a Full Account Backup to generate one.
    • Or, download backups of your Home Directory or specific databases under “Partial Backups.”
  3. Save the Backup File
    • Save the file to your computer or external storage.

Tips:

  • Back up regularly! This ensures you always have a recent copy if something goes wrong.
  • Store backups in a safe place, preferably off your hosting server or in the cloud.
  • Before making big changes (like installing new plugins or updates), always create a backup.

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