cPanel provides several ways to create and restore backup data. The main customer-facing tools are Backup, Backup Wizard, and, when enabled, File and Directory Restoration.
Interface note: Jupiter exposes backup tools through its familiar category-based layout. Meridian exposes backup features through the Files hub, while its Websites and Dashboard views can also surface backup-related information or actions. Available commands can also be reached through Meridian navigation tools. If a step in this pack uses a Jupiter-style path, locate the same named backup function in the interface your account provides.
Use backups before major website changes and keep important copies somewhere other than the hosting account itself. A backup stored only on the same account can be lost along with the account if the underlying storage becomes unavailable.
Main backup choices
- Full account backup: packages the account into a compressed archive for safekeeping or server-level restoration.
- Partial backup: downloads specific account components such as the home directory, a database, email forwarders, or global email filters.
- File and Directory Restoration: restores individual files or directories from local server backups when that feature is enabled.
Before restoring anything, identify the correct backup date and understand what newer data could be overwritten.
