Creating a full backup in cPanel

Introduction

• This article will show you how to create an archive that contains all the information and settings of your cPanel account.

Requirements

• An active hosting account with cPanel panel, along with login details (username and password).

Steps to follow

• After logging into the cPanel control panel, in the FILES section, we will access the Backup plugin

• In the window that will be displayed, go to Download a full account backup.

• For backup destination, leave Home Directory so that once the backup is completed, it can be found in the /home directory of the hosting.
• The backup name will appear as "backup-3.2.2020_19-57-05_hostico.tar.gz".
• For the field, Email Address enter the email box where you want the notification to arrive upon backup completion.
• Conversely, to avoid receiving the notification in a specific mailbox, check Do not send email notification of backup completion.
• To start the backup process, press the Generate Backup.