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Backing up an entire hosting account in cPanel is a crucial task that can be done in just a few steps.

Here’s how to do it:

JetBackup Instructions:

Every FunnelVitality.com hosting account will have JetBackup installed on your cPanel account, you can use it to backup your entire hosting account.

Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Log in to cPanel
Log in to your cPanel account.

Step 2: Click on “JetBackup”
Click on the “JetBackup” icon in the cPanel dashboard.

Step 3: Click on “Full Backup”
On the JetBackup page, click on the “Full Backup” tab.

Step 4: Choose backup destination
Choose the backup destination where you want to store your backup files. You can either choose to store the backup files on your hosting account or download them to your local computer.

Step 5: Click “Generate Backup”
Once you have chosen the backup destination, click the “Generate Backup” button to start the backup process.

Step 6: Wait for backup to complete
Wait for the backup process to complete. The time it takes to complete the backup process will depend on the size of your hosting account and the backup destination you have chosen.

 

Congratulations! You have successfully backed up your entire hosting account in cPanel.

 

Alternatively, although it's not quite as efficient and only recommended if you're transferring your account, you can use the built in backup in cPanel.

Here’s how to do it:

 

Step 1: Log in to cPanel
The first step is to log in to your cPanel account.

Step 2: Click on “Backup Wizard”
Once you’re logged in, click on the “Backup Wizard” icon in the cPanel dashboard.

Step 3: Click on “Backup”
On the Backup Wizard page, click on the “Backup” button.

Step 4: Choose backup destination
Choose the backup destination where you want to store your backup files. You can either choose to store the backup files on your hosting account or download them to your local computer.

Step 5: Select backup type
Select the backup type that you want to create. You can choose between a full backup or a partial backup, which includes only specific data.

Step 6: Click “Generate Backup”
Once you have chosen the backup destination and type, click the “Generate Backup” button to start the backup process.

Step 7: Wait for backup to complete
Wait for the backup process to complete. The time it takes to complete the backup process will depend on the size of your hosting account and the backup type you have chosen.

 

Congratulations! You have successfully backed up your entire hosting account in cPanel.


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