How to Take Full Backup in cPanel – Complete 2026 Guide

Regular backups are the most important protection against data loss. This guide shows you exactly how to create full backups and restore them when needed.

1. Manual Full Backup

1. Log into cPanel
2. Go to Files → Backup or JetBackup
3. Select Full Backup
4. Choose destination (Home Directory recommended)
5. Click Generate Backup
6. Download the backup file when ready

2. Partial Backups

• Home Directory (all files)
• MySQL Databases
• Email Accounts & Forwarders

JetBackup – Advanced Backup Solution

Most modern hosts include JetBackup with powerful features:

• Scheduled daily/weekly/monthly backups
• One-click restore
• Incremental backups
• External storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, FTP etc.)

Setting Up Automatic Backups

Create backup schedules in JetBackup and choose frequency, directories, and retention period.

Restoring Backups

Use the Restore feature in JetBackup or Backup Wizard for manual backups.

Best Practices

• Take full backup at least once a week
• Download backups to your computer and cloud storage
• Test restores periodically
• Monitor disk usage

Conclusion

Serverturk.net cPanel hosting includes reliable backup tools. Regular backups ensure your website can be recovered quickly in case of any problem.