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How to Download Backup of Home Directory, MySQL, or Email Only Print

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Backing up is important, and you should do it regularly. Follow this tutorial to make a full backup/partial backups of your website with cPanel.

 

1. Log in to your cPanel account.


2. In the Files section, click on Backup Wizard.
 

3. Under Backup or Restore, click on Back Up.

4. Under Select Partial Backup. choose one of the available backup options to create and download a backup of it. To download a Home Directory backup, click on Home Directory or Click on the desired option.

 

  • Home Directory → Backs up website files.

  • MySQL Databases → Backs up databases only.

  • Email Forwarders & Filters → Backs up email accounts and settings.


 



5. Now, click on Download.

⚠️ Note: Restoring a backup will overwrite existing files, databases, or emails, so always be cautious.


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