Backing up files using File Manager

  • andyandy

    (@androidandreas)


    11 months ago

    I need to backup my files using my hosting cpanel File manager.

    However I am unsure how top do this. I can see loads of directories in File Manager. DO I need all of them or just the one that is/[mydomainname] ?

    EDIT: or better still recommend a free Plugin that actually works, that can do the job?

    • This topic was modified 11 months ago by andyandy.

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  • Phill

    (@phillsav)

    11 months ago

    Hi Andrew,

    There are quite a few free and premium plugins which allow backups. The premium ones usually offer scheduled backups which include other formats such as cloud providers.

    For the CPanel, I recommend you discuss directly with your hosting provider, as this is something they can advise you of specific to their own platform.

    Thread Starter andyandy

    (@androidandreas)

    11 months ago

    Thanks Phill a- any suggestions for files specifically?

    • This reply was modified 11 months ago by andyandy.
    lisa

    (@contentiskey)

    11 months ago

    your site is comprised of a DATABASE and FILES

    • EXPORT your database (probably in PHPMYADMIN area) – save on your computer
    • DOWNLOAD wp-content directory (contains uploads, themes, plugins etc) – save on your computer
    • DOWNLOAD wp-config.php file – save on your computer

    There may be other useful files, that’s why using a backup service or plugin is handy.

    GUIDE: https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/wordpress-backups/

    some webhosting plans have a quick backup option.

    Thread Starter andyandy

    (@androidandreas)

    11 months ago

    OK, thankyou very much.

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