The backup will be downloaded to your computer as a .sql file.
The internet is beautiful, but also a very dangerous place.
We know you work hard to maintain your website and keep it up-to-date for your users. But do you know the importance of having a backup?
In the event that your site goes offline or becomes corrupted, it’s always best to have a backup plan in place. It’s hard to predict when a disaster may happen and how long
Option 1: Use the cPanel Backup Tool
Log in to HostGent and go to cPanel by clicking the “cPanel” button in the “Quick Server Login” section.
Click the “Home Directory” button to download a backup of your website home directory.
If your website uses a MySQL database, download a copy of the database by clicking the database name in the “Download a MySQL Database Backup” list.
If you need a backup of your entire cPanel account, click the “Download a Full Account Backup” button.
cPanel backups saved to your home directory will be automatically deleted after 48 hours. Once you’ve generated a backup, please download it to your local computer as soon as possible.
Option 2: Make Your Own Website Backups
If you’re running a content management system, such as Drupal, WordPress, or any website that runs a database, you’ll have to back up the database as well as the website files. If you’re running a simple website, you’ll just back up the website files.
In the “Databases” section, click the “phpMyAdmin” link or icon.
Click the name of the database you want to download.
Click the “Export” tab.
For most common applications, such as preparing a backup that will also be imported using phpMyAdmin, the default settings are sufficient, click the “Go” button to start the backup.
To select only specific tables, or to export the database structure, etc., select “Custom” and click the “Go” button to access the advanced options screen.
