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Download home directory backup – Download a home directory backup with cPanel to make the most out of your web hosting.

Download a home directory backup

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Overview

This function will allow you to download all of the files in your home directory. This can be useful to backup the html side of your site. However, it will not backup DNS, mySQL, or other system files and settings.

Steps:
1. To access the Backup Menu, click on the VisionThisHosting.com cPanel Backup icon above the words Backup on the main screen of your cPanel interface.

2. Click on download a home directory Backup.

3. Save the file to your computer.

Troubleshooting
Make sure to use a zip program that is compatible with .tar.gz files when unzipping, and zipping the archive or the archive may not work properly.

Related cPanel Docs below:
Backup
––Generating a full backup
––Download backups
––Download a home directory backup
––Download a MySQL Database Backup
––Downloading an alias or filter
––Restoring backups

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