How to backup your website in cPanel

This demo assumes you've already logged in to cPanel

Now let's learn how to backup our website

1) Click the Backup Wizard icon

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This is the main backup screen where you can backup, or restore the files in your hosting account.

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2) Click the Backup link

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You have the option of only backing up part of your account...

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3) But we want to generate a full backup, so click Full Backup

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4) Select the destination for the backup...

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5) ... then click Generate Backup



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That's it! We've just created a full backup to the home directory

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6) To download a copy of the backup to your computer, simply click it...

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7) ... then save it to your computer

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That's all there is to it!

Restoring files is just as easy...

8) Click the Backup Wizard icon again

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9) Then click the Restore button

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10) Choose what type of restore you want to do... in this case, let's restore the Home Directory

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11) Locate the home directory backup...


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12) ... then click Upload
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The files have been restored!

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Article Posted By: Tyler D. of Host NIT., Inc
hostnit.com
cpanelhosting.com

Host NIT., INC is a registered corporation with its main HQ in Florida and Data-Center in Piscataway, NJ.


 
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