How To Backup Restore Bluehost Tutorial
If you’re a website owner, you know how crucial it is to have regular backups of your website. Whether it’s due to accidental deletion, a hacking attempt, or a server crash, losing your website’s data can be devastating. That’s why it’s essential to know how to backup and restore your website on Bluehost, one of the most popular web hosting providers.
In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of backing up and restoring your website on Bluehost. We’ll cover both manual and automated backup methods, ensuring that you have multiple options to choose from. So, let’s get started!
Manual Backup
1. Log in to your Bluehost account and navigate to the cPanel dashboard.
2. Scroll down to the “Files” section and click on “File Manager.”
3. In the File Manager, locate the folder where your website’s files are stored. Typically, this is the “public_html” folder.
4. Select all the files and folders in the “public_html” folder and click on the “Compress” button in the toolbar. Choose the compression format you prefer (ZIP or TAR) and click on “Compress File(s).”
5. Once the compression process is complete, you’ll have a backup file that you can download to your computer. Right-click on the backup file and select “Download” to save it to your local storage.
Automated Backup
Bluehost offers an automated backup solution called “Site Backup Pro” that you can enable to regularly backup your website. Here’s how to set it up:
1. Log in to your Bluehost account and navigate to the cPanel dashboard.
2. Scroll down to the “Files” section and click on “Site Backup Pro.”
3. In the Site Backup Pro dashboard, click on the “Settings” tab.
4. Under the “Backup Settings” section, select the frequency at which you want your website to be backed up. You can choose from daily, weekly, or monthly backups.
5. Configure other settings such as backup retention, email notifications, and backup destination according to your preferences.
6. Click on the “Save Changes” button to enable automated backups for your website.
Restoring Your Website
Now that you have a backup of your website, let’s see how you can restore it in case of an emergency.
1. Log in to your Bluehost account and navigate to the cPanel dashboard.
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