How to Download Backup of Home Directory, MySQL or Email Forwarders & Filters Only?

If you prefer viewing cPanel's instructions, please see this documentation: https://docs.cpanel.net/cpanel/files/backup-wizard/

Our own quick instructions to download partial backups of your website and hosting account can be found below:

  1. Log in to your cPanel account.
  2. In the "Files" section, click on "Backup Wizard" Icon.
  3. Under "Backup or Restore" text, click on the "Backup" button.
  4. In the 2nd step "Full or Partial Backup" option, under "Select Partial Backup", you need to click on "Home Directory" to download home directory only or "MySQL Databases" for your databases or "Email Forwarders & Filters" for email forwarders and filters.
  5. Now click on the "Download" link/button.

Submit a ticket if you need help!

 

If you'd like to backup your full account instead of partial backups, follow this knowledge base article.

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