Creating a backup of your website is essential and beneficial for the security and overall stability of your website in case of errors, cyberattacks, or other unforeseen issues. A backup includes all website files and the database.

Creating a Backup via cPanel

1. Log in to cPanel and access the Backup Wizard from the Files section.
   
2. Next, click Back Up to proceed to the next backup instructions.
   
3. Select the type of backup – full account backup or partial backup of specific elements only. For a full account backup (including files, databases, and emails), click Full Backup.
   
   Then select the backup destination (usually the user's Home directory) and enter your email address to receive notifications when the backup process is complete. Finally, confirm by clicking Generate Backup.
   For a partial backup, select from the Select Partial Backup section either Home Directory – to back up the main directory, or Databases – to back up the database.
   

Manual Backup of Files and Database
This method can be done via an FTP client such as FileZilla and is recommended since it offers more control over which files are copied.

1. To back up all website files, navigate to the root directory (usually public_html), select all files and folders, and download them to your computer.
2. Log in to cPanel and access the phpMyAdmin section.
   
   Select the database associated with your website, click the Export button, and choose the Quick option in SQL format.
   
3. Confirm by clicking the Export button and save the database file to your local computer.

Using a WordPress Backup Plugin
If you are using WordPress, it is also recommended to install a plugin that automates the backup process for your website.
Commonly used examples include:

• UpdraftPlus
• BackupBuddy
• Duplicator

We recommend saving backups in secure locations, with no risk of data loss. You can save them on an external hard drive or in the cloud, such as Google Drive or Dropbox. Regular backups are also important for the continuous development of your website. Lastly, make sure to verify that your backups are complete and functional.

If you encounter any issues or uncertainties, we encourage you to contact the technical support department.