If you don't want to back up your entire website, you can manually back up individual files and directories using File Manager:
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Log into cPanel.
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Under the Files section, click File Manager.
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Navigate to the folder or file you want to back up.
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Right-click the file or folder and select Compress.
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Choose the compression type (e.g., ZIP) and click Compress File.
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After compression, download the ZIP file to your local computer.
Backing Up Databases:
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Log into cPanel.
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Under the Databases section, click phpMyAdmin.
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Select the database you want to back up.
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In the left sidebar, click on the database name.
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Click on the Export tab.
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Choose the export method (Quick or Custom). For most users, Quick is sufficient.
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Click Go to download the database backup.
Restoring Website Backups:
To restore a backup from cPanel:
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Log into cPanel.
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Under the Files section, click Backup.
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In the Restore a Home Directory Backup section, click Choose File and select the backup file you wish to restore.
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Click Upload to restore the backup.
If you’re restoring a database, you can use phpMyAdmin to import the database backup:
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Log into cPanel.
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Under the Databases section, click phpMyAdmin.
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Select the database you want to restore.
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Click on the Import tab.
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Select the backup file and click Go to import it into the database.
Automatic Backups:
Some hosting providers, including Meeky Boost, offer automatic backups. It’s important to regularly check if this service is enabled in your hosting plan.
Additional Tips:
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Store backups in multiple locations (e.g., cloud storage, local drive) to safeguard your data.
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Schedule regular backups, especially after major changes to your website or database.
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Verify the integrity of your backups by occasionally restoring them to a test environment.
