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.
Step 2: Click "Back Up"
On the Backup Wizard screen, click the Back Up button to start the process.
Step 3: Choose Backup Type
Select the type of backup:
- Full Backup - Entire account backup
- Partial Backup - Specific items only
Step 4: Generate Full Backup
If you choose full backup:
- Select Backup Destination (Home Directory recommended)
- Enter your email (optional)
- Click Generate Backup
Step 5: Partial Backup Options
If you choose partial backup, select what you want to download:
- Home Directory
- MySQL Databases
- Email Forwarders & Filters
Step 6: Download Backup
Click the available backup file or database name to download it.
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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