Backups are crucial to protect your website data from potential loss. In this article, we'll show you how to back up your website using different control panels.
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Log into your cPanel account.
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Scroll to the Files section and click Backup.
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You can either:
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Download a full backup by clicking Download a Full Website Backup.
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Backup specific parts such as Home Directory, MySQL Databases, or Email Forwarders and Filters.
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After selecting your backup type, click Generate Backup and download it once ready.
To restore a backup:
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In the Backup section, click Restore a Backup and upload your backup files.
???? For CWP (Control Web Panel):
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Log into your CWP account.
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Go to Backups → Backup Settings.
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Click on Create Full Backup or choose a partial backup option (e.g., home directory or databases).
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Wait for the backup to finish, and then download it from the backup folder.
To restore a backup:
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In Backup Settings, click on Restore Backup and select the backup file you want to restore.
???? For Webuzo:
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Log into Webuzo.
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Under Backup, select the type of backup you wish to perform (Full or Partial).
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Choose to backup either Home Directory or Databases.
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Click Generate Backup to create and download your backup.
To restore a backup:
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In the Backup section, select Restore Backup and upload your backup file.
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Regular backups are essential to prevent data loss due to server failure, hacking, or human error.
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Backups should be stored off-site (like cloud storage or an external server) for added security.
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Ensure you regularly update and download your backups, especially before making significant changes to your website.
