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How to Create a Backup for Your Website

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Important: This is the correct method for creating backups and we do not recommend any other method.

Steps to Create a Backup

  1. Log in to your cPanel control panel
  2. Click on the Backups icon
  3. You will see several options, click on Download or Generate a Full Web Site Backup
  4. Enter your email address in the designated field
  5. Click Generate Backup
  6. Wait a moment while the backup is being prepared

Receiving and Downloading the Backup

  1. You will receive an email notification that the backup is complete and ready for download
  2. Click [Go Back] in the cPanel page
  3. You will find the backup file available, click on it to download
Important: After downloading the backup, log in via FTP and delete it from the server to save storage space.
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