How do I create a full backup of my cPanel account?

The Full Backup option in cPanel provides a complete backup of your cPanel account. It includes all domains, subdomain files, databases, email accounts, DNS records, and other account data.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a full backup of your cPanel account:

Create Full Backup of Your cPanel Account

1. Access cPanel

• Log Into cPanel

2. Navigate to Backup Wizard

• Find the Files Section: In the cPanel dashboard, locate the “Files” section.
• Click on Backup Wizard: This tool helps you to create full cPanel backup.

3. Start the Backup Process

• Click on Backup: In the Backup Wizard, click on the “Backup” button to start the process.

4. Select Backup Type

• Full or Partial Backup: Choose “Full Backup” to create a complete backup of your entire cPanel account, including all files, databases, email forwarders, and filters.

5. Generate the Full Backup

• Select Backup Destination: Choose the destination where the backup file will be saved. Typically, you’ll select “Home Directory.”
• Enter Email Address: (Optional) Enter an email address to receive a notification when the backup is complete.
• Click Generate Backup: Click the “Generate Backup” button to start the backup process.

6. Download the Backup

• Wait for Backup Completion: The backup process may take some time depending on the size of your account. Once the backup is complete, you will receive an email notification if you provided an email address.
• Download the Backup File: Click on the generated backup to download the backup file.

Note: We offer JetBackup 5, which lets you restore your cPanel account backups from the last 30 days. Use JetBackup 5 to easily restore your website or application. If you prefer to download the backup locally, follow the method mentioned above.