Regular backups are the **single most important action** you can take to protect your website from data loss, hacks, or configuration errors.
This detailed, step-by-step guide demonstrates how to use the **Backup Wizard** tool in cPanel to perform both **Full Backups** and **Restorations** of your website files and databases.
Backup & Restore Steps:
- Log into your **cPanel dashboard**.
- In the **Files** section, click the **Backup Wizard** icon.
To Create a Full Backup:
- Click the **Backup** button.
- Choose **Full Backup**.
- Select a **Backup Destination** (e.g., Home Directory or Remote FTP).
- Enter an **Email Address** to be notified when the backup is complete.
- Click **Generate Backup**.
- Once the backup is complete, you can **download the .tar.gz file** to your computer for safekeeping.
To Restore Files:
- Click the **Restore** button on the main Backup Wizard screen.
- Select the type of file to restore (e.g., **Home Directory**, **MySQL Databases**, or **Email files**).
- Click **Choose File** and locate the backup file from your computer.
- Click **Upload**.
Protect your digital assets by making a backup part of your regular maintenance routine!
