How to – Back up website with cPanel
Backup your website from server is a very easy job, just a few clicks and you are protected!
Accessing your cPanel
Login to your cPanel account
Link: yourdomain/cpanel
replace “yourdomain” with your own domain, for example – 8clicks.com.sg.
Backup website using the backup function step 1
Depending on your cPanel theme settings, you may get a different layout. But not to worry! Just look for this button “Backup”
Start back up your website
Backup website for your files and folders step 2
Click on “Home Directory” under “Download a Home Directory Backup” to download all your files and scripts and folders! Depending on your usage space, it may take sometime to download the whole thing.
Backup your databases step 3
Click on the database name under “Download a MySQL Database Backup” to download the specific database.
Backups keep it safe step 4
With the files in your computer, save it at a safe place. Will advise to backup your files and database at least once per month. For a fee, you can backup to Dropbox, Google drive or even Microsoft OneDrive.
Need help?
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