Backups
This area provides a basic interface for downloading all or some of your website's files and databases. This tool may be useful for more experienced users who wish to expediate the backup process, while newer users may prefer the Backup Wizard.
Full Backups
You can use this interface to create a full backup. The full backup will include your home directory, databases, email accounts, etc.
Creating A Full Backup
To save a copy of your website to the server:
- Click the Download or Generate a Full Web Site Backup button.
- Select Home Directory from the Backup Destination heading.
- Enter your email address.
- Click the Generate Backup button.
You will receive an email once the backup is complete. The date the backup was created appears in the filename. The file will be stored as a compressed data file.
Downloading A Full Backup
Click on the Download or Generate a Full Web Site Backup button, and under Backups Available for Download, select the backup file that you would like to save to your computer.
Once you have downloaded a backup, please delete it from the server.
Storing A Backup File Remotely
When generating a backup, you also have the option to use FTP or SCP to store the backup files there. This feature is intended for more advanced users.
When you fill out the required information, the backup file can be stored in a specific directory on a remote machine. Once the process has completed, an email will be sent to the address specified.
Partial Backups
You can also store individual pieces of your site. It is possible to download and store your entire home directory or a MySQL database. This method will download the backup file to your computer rather than saving them on the server.
System Backups
You can download a compressed copy of all your website's files here. You will see an option for downloading the most recent backup made, which will be a daily backup.
Restore Your Site From Backup
This function will restore portions of your site using a backup file on your computer. To begin, choose the part of your site you want to restore.
- Click the appropriate Choose File button.
- Select the backup file from your computer.
- Click Upload to restore that portion of your site.
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Backup Wizard
The Backup Wizard is a user-friendly interface for creating a backup of the entire site, a partial backup, or allowing a site restoration from the last backup you saved.
