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SastoHost Backup Guide (cPanel)

Follow these steps to generate a backup of your account

Step 1: Open Backup Wizard

Login to cPanel and click on Backup Wizard under the Files section.

Backup Wizard Icon

Step 2: Click "Back Up"

On the Backup Wizard screen, click the Back Up button to start the process.

Back Up Option

Step 3: Choose Backup Type

Select the type of backup:

  • Full Backup - Entire account backup
  • Partial Backup - Specific items only
Backup Type Selection

Step 4: Generate Full Backup

If you choose full backup:

  • Select Backup Destination (Home Directory recommended)
  • Enter your email (optional)
  • Click Generate Backup
Generate Full Backup

Step 5: Partial Backup Options

If you choose partial backup, select what you want to download:

  • Home Directory
  • MySQL Databases
  • Email Forwarders & Filters
Partial Backup Options

Step 6: Download Backup

Click the available backup file or database name to download it.

Download Backup

Important Notes

  • Full backups are used for migration and cannot be restored via cPanel.
  • Partial backups can be restored directly.
  • Backup files are usually in .tar.gz or .sql format.
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