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title: How can I download a backup of my site?
description: A full cPanel backup makes a copy of all of your files, email, databases, etc. Once initiated, you must allow the backup time to perform. The server can send you an email to an address you specify once the backup…
url: "https://www.xeronhost.com/docs/how-can-i-download-a-backup-of-my-site/"
updated: "2021-05-03"
category: Shared Hosting
tags:
  - cPanel
  - Hosting
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# How can I download a backup of my site?

A full cPanel backup makes a copy of all of your files, email, databases, etc. Once initiated, you must allow the backup time to perform. The server can send you an email to an address you specify once the backup is ready to download. The steps for generating, downloading and restoring a full backup are explained in detail below.

To generate a full backup in cPanel:

1. Log into cPanel.
2. In the *Files* section, click on the **Backups** icon.
3. Under *Full Backup*, click **Generate/ Download a Full Website Backup**.
4. On the next page, select the **Home Directory** option from the *Backup Destination* drop-down menu.
5. For *Email Address*, select whether or not you wish to receive an email notification once the backup is complete. (You may also change the notification email address in the provided field if you wish.)
6. Click **Generate Backup**.

This will generate the back up for you and place the *tar.gz* file inside of your home directory. You can then download the backup via cPanel, FTP.

**How to Download the Full Backup**To download the backup from cPanel:

1. Log into cPanel.
2. In the *Files* section, click on the **Backups** icon.
3. Under *Full Backup*, click **Generate/ Download a Full Website Backup**.
4. Under *Backups Available for Download*, click the link for the backup file you wish to download.
5. Select a destination on your PC where you would like to save the backup.