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How to Generate a cPanel Backup and Send it to FTP

How to Generate a cPanel Backup and Send it to FTP

Backing up your data is important, and you should do it regularly. Follow the steps below to generate a cPanel backup and send it to an FTP server.

  1. Log in to your cPanel account.
  2. In the Files section, click on Backup.
  3. Under Full Backup, click on Download a Full Website Backup.
  4. Under Generate a Full Backup, enter the following details:
    • Backup Destination: Select Remote FTP Server.
    • Email: Enter your email address.
    • Remote Server: Enter the FTP IP address or FTP domain name (e.g., ftp.example.com).
    • Remote User: Enter your FTP username.
    • Remote Password: Enter your FTP password.
    • Port: Enter 21 or another FTP port.
    • Remote Dir: Enter the remote directory (e.g., /home/username/backupfolder/).
  5. Once you have filled in the Remote FTP details, click on Generate Backup.

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