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How to Generate a cPanel Backup and Send it to FTP

Backing up is important, and you should do it regularly.

 

**1.** Log in to your cPanel account.

**2.** In the **Files** section, click on **Backup**.

**3.** Under **Full Backup**, click on Download a Full Website Backup.

 

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4.** Under **Generate a Full Backup**, enter the following details:

**Backup Destination:** Select **Remote FTP Server** as the backup destination.
**Email:** Enter your email address.
**Remote Server:** Enter the FTP IP address or FTP domain name (e.g., ftp.example.com).
**Remote User:** Your FTP Username.
**Remote Password:** Your FTP Password.
**Port:** 21 or other FTP Port.
**Remote Dir:** Enter the remote directory (e.g., `/home/username/backupfolder/`).

**5.** Once you fill in the Remote FTP details, click on **Generate Backup**.

 

You should receive a notification when the backup is completed.

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