Backup 

This function will allow you to download all MySQL databases that are a part of 

your account. As these databases change frequently, you may require to 

download them more often than the files in your /home directory. 

Steps 

1

 To access the 

Backup Menu

, click on the  

  icon above the words 

Backup

on the main screen of your cPanel interface.  

2

 Click on the name of the database you wish to

download below the words

Download a MySQL Database Backup

3

 Save the file to your computer. 

Troubleshooting 

Make sure to use a zip program that is compatible with .gz files when unzipping, 

and zipping the archive or the archive may not work properly. 

Downloading an alias or filter 

Overview 

You can use this function to save a site alias or filter to your computer so you can 

restore it later. 

Steps 

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