Creating a cPanel backup
How to download a full backup or just files, databases and email from cPanel.
The easiest way to make a backup is from cPanel. There are two kinds: full and partial.
Full account backup#
- In cPanel open Files → Backup (or Backup Wizard).
- Choose Back Up, then Full Backup.
- Select Home Directory as the destination and enter an email address for the notification.
- Click Generate Backup and wait for the message that the backup is ready.
- Download the archive (
backup-....tar.gz) from your home directory or via FTP.
A full backup is mostly used for moving between cPanel servers. Availability of the feature depends on the plan and server settings.
Partial backups#
On the same page, under Partial Backups, you download separately:
- the home directory (files),
- each MySQL database,
- email forwarders and filters.
If you use WordPress, you can also export the database and the wp-content folder. For the database see Database import and export. Rules about automatic backups at ScyHost and how long they are kept are set out in the Terms of Service, so do not rely on them exclusively.
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