How to Backup Your Website in cPanel
Regular backups are critical to protect your website from accidental deletion, hacking, or server failure.
Option 1: Full Account Backup
- Log into cPanel.
- Click Backup Wizard.
- Select Backup.
- Choose Full Backup.
- Select home directory destination.
- Click Generate Backup.
Option 2: Partial Backup
- Download Home Directory backup.
- Export MySQL database via phpMyAdmin.
- Download Email forwarders and filters.
Best Practices
- Backup weekly for small sites.
- Backup daily for ecommerce sites.
- Store backup copies locally.
- Use automated backup solutions.
Consistent backups ensure business continuity and disaster recovery readiness.
