Generating a cPanel backup and sending it to an FTP server is a straightforward process. Here's how you can do it.
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
- Open your web browser and go to your cPanel login page (
https://yourdomain.com:2083). - Enter your username and password, then click Log in.
Step 2: Access the Backup Tool
- In the cPanel dashboard, scroll down to the Files section.
- Click on Backup or Backup Wizard, depending on your hosting provider.
Step 3: Start Full Backup
- In the Backup interface, look for the Full Backup option.
- Click Download a Full Website Backup.
Step 4: Select FTP Remote Destination
- In the Backup Destination dropdown, select Remote FTP Server.
- Fill in the required details for the FTP server:
- Remote Server: Enter the FTP server’s hostname or IP address.
- Remote User: Enter the FTP username.
- Remote Password: Enter the FTP password.
- Port: Typically, the port is 21 unless specified otherwise by your FTP provider.
- Remote Directory: Specify the directory on the FTP server where the backup should be stored (e.g.,
/backups/).
Step 5: Configure Email Notification (Optional)
- Enter your email address in the Email Address field to receive a notification once the backup is completed.
- If you don’t want an email notification, select the Do not send email notification of backup completion option.
Step 6: Generate the Backup
- Click Generate Backup.
- cPanel will start creating the backup file and upload it to the specified FTP server.
- You’ll see a message confirming that the backup process has started.
Step 7: Verify Backup on FTP Server
- Log in to your FTP server using an FTP client (like FileZilla or Cyberduck).
- Navigate to the directory you specified earlier.
- Confirm that the backup file has been uploaded successfully.
Tips for Success
- Check Disk Space: Ensure both your hosting server and FTP server have enough space for the backup file.
- Test FTP Details: Use an FTP client to test the FTP credentials and connection before starting the backup process.
- Backup Frequency: Set a regular schedule for backups to keep your data secure and up-to-date.
By following these steps, you can securely generate and transfer backups from cPanel to an FTP server, ensuring your data is safely stored offsite.
