How to download a backup of your website

Save a copy of your website files, databases and email settings to your own computer.

Updated September 27, 20261 min read

Every GreaterLink Shared Hosting plan includes daily backups. It’s still a good idea to keep your own copy, especially before big changes.

cPanel › Files › Backup

Back up your website files and databases

  1. Log in to cPanel.
  2. In the Files section, click Backup.
  3. Under Partial Backups, click Home Directory to download your files.
  4. Under Download a MySQL Database Backup, click each database name to download it.
  5. Optionally, download your Email Forwarders and Email Filters.

Save the files somewhere safe, such as your computer and a cloud drive.

Full account backup

The Download a Full Account Backup button creates one archive of your whole account. It’s useful for keeping or moving your account, but it can’t be restored from cPanel. open a support ticket if you need one restored.

Can’t find it? Type the tool’s name into the search box at the top of cPanel.

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