How to get a complete backup of your website from cPanel and how to restore it.

Backing up your website regularly is one of the smartest things you can do as a site owner. Whether you’re preparing for a major update, moving your site to a new server, or just want peace of mind, a full backup ensures you always have a copy of your files and databases in case something goes wrong.

At Better Buy Hosting, we make it easy to manage your backups directly from cPanel, and just as simple to restore your site whenever needed. Let’s walk through how to create a complete backup of your site—and how to restore it using our hosting infrastructure.

🔧 Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel Account

1. Visit your Better Buy Hosting cPanel login URL, typically:
   https://yourdomain.com/cpanel or via your client portal.

2. Enter your username and password provided during account setup.

3. Once inside, look for the Files section.

📦 Step 2: Create a Full Website Backup

1. In cPanel, click on “Backup” or “Backup Wizard.”

2. Under “Full Backup,” click Download a Full Website Backup.

3. Choose Home Directory as the backup destination.

4. (Optional) Enter your email address to receive a notification when the backup is complete.

5. Click Generate Backup.

✅ This will create a compressed .tar.gz file that contains everything:

• Website files

• Databases

• Email accounts

• Settings & configurations

Once complete, you can download the backup file to your local computer from the Backups section under “Available Backups.”

🔁 Step 3: Restore Your Website Using Better Buy Hosting

To restore your site manually using the backup file:

Option 1: Restore via cPanel Backup Wizard

1. In cPanel, go back to Backup Wizard.

2. Click “Restore” and choose the type of backup:

   • Home Directory for files

   • MySQL Databases for database

   • Email Forwarders & Filters if applicable

3. Upload the corresponding files from your backup archive.

Option 2: Restore Using Better Buy Hosting Support

Don’t want to deal with file uploads or configurations? We’ve got your back.

📩 Just submit a support ticket through your Better Buy Hosting dashboard or contact our 24/7 customer support. Provide your backup file, and our technical team will:

• Fully restore your site files

• Reconnect your databases

• Ensure your domain and email settings are correctly configured

• Test the restored site for functionality

🛡️ Pro Tips from Better Buy Hosting

• Schedule automatic backups with our VPS and Dedicated hosting plans for regular protection.

• Store backups offsite (e.g., Google Drive or Dropbox) in case your hosting account becomes inaccessible.

• Always back up your site before making major changes like plugin updates, theme switches, or database edits.

• Need daily automatic backups? Ask about our Managed Hosting add-ons that include automated, encrypted backup solutions.

✅ Why Backups Matter (And Why We Make It Easy)

At Better Buy Hosting, we know how valuable your website is—whether it’s a personal project or a vital business tool. We make managing, downloading, and restoring backups simple and accessible, with:

• Easy-to-use cPanel tools

• Step-by-step guidance

• Real human support, 24/7

• Secure infrastructure for safe storage and restoration

🏁 Final Thoughts

Don’t wait for disaster to strike. Creating and maintaining a complete backup of your website is a must—and with Better Buy Hosting, it only takes a few clicks. Whether you’re moving your site, performing maintenance, or just staying safe, we provide the tools and support to make backup and restoration simple and stress-free.

Need help restoring your site or setting up automatic backups?
Reach out to our support team anytime—we’re here to help your site stay safe, secure, and running smoothly.

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