Follow the below steps to create cPanel full backup:
###Step 1: Log in to cPanel
1. Go to your cPanel login URL.
2. Enter your cPanel username and password to log in.
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###Step 2: Access the Backup Wizard
1. In the Files section of the cPanel dashboard, click on Backup Wizard.
2. The Backup Wizard will open, displaying two options: Backup and Restore. Select Backup.
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###Step 3: Choose Backup Type
1. Click on Full Backup to create a complete backup of your account. (This includes website files, databases, email accounts, etc.)
2. Alternatively, choose Home Directory or MySQL Databases to back up specific sections.
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###Step 4: Generate the Backup
1. For a Full Backup:
- Select the Backup Destination (e.g., Home Directory).
- Enter your email address to receive a notification when the backup is completed (optional).
- Click Generate Backup.
2. For partial backups (e.g., Home Directory or Databases):
- Click the respective option and follow the prompts to download.
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###Step 5: Download the Backup
1. Once the backup is complete, you can download it:
- For a Full Backup:
- Go to Backup Wizard > Backup > Full Backup.
- Under Backups Available for Download, click on the backup file to download it.
- For partial backups:
- Download the files directly after the backup process completes.
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###Step 6: Verify the Download
1. Ensure the backup file is downloaded to your local system.
2. It will typically be a `.tar.gz` file for a full backup. You can extract this file locally if needed.
