Backup Your Website
Regular backups protect you from data loss.
Full Account Backup
- Log in to cPanel
- Go to Backup or Backup Wizard
- Click Download a Full Account Backup
- Choose destination (Home Directory)
- Click Generate Backup
- Download when ready
Partial Backups
Download individual components:
- Home Directory: All your files
- MySQL Databases: Individual database backups
- Email Forwarders/Filters: Email configurations
Restoring Files
- Go to Backup
- Under "Restore", choose what to restore
- Upload your backup file
- Click Upload
Restoring Databases
- Upload .sql file via File Manager
- Go to phpMyAdmin
- Select the database
- Use Import to restore
Automated Backups
Consider using backup plugins/services:
- WordPress: UpdraftPlus, BlogVault
- Manual: Schedule monthly downloads
Best Practice: Keep backups in multiple locations - local computer and cloud storage.