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How to back up website files and databases separately

Create smaller backups of files and MySQL databases before making changes.

Updated 15 May 2026

How to back up website files and databases separately

Before updating your website, it is sensible to back up both files and the database.

Back up files

  1. Open File Manager.
  2. Select your website folder, normally public_html.
  3. Compress it into a ZIP file.
  4. Download the ZIP file to your computer.

Back up the database

  1. Open phpMyAdmin.
  2. Select the database.
  3. Click Export.
  4. Download the SQL file.

Store backups safely

Keep backups somewhere secure and away from your hosting account, such as encrypted cloud storage or a local drive.