Think your website is safe just because it’s live?
Think again.

From accidental deletions to plugin crashes or even hacking attempts — things go wrong. That’s why having a recent backup is one of the smartest moves you can make.

The good news? If you host your website with PLiKhost, you can create, download, and restore backups yourself — right from your cPanel dashboard.

Here’s how.

💾 Why You Should Always Keep a Backup

Even if PLiKhost provides automatic backups on its servers, keeping your own local copies is highly recommended.

A good backup protects you from:

• Site breakage after updates

• Accidental file or database deletion

• Malware infections

• Hosting migration needs

• Bad plugin/theme installs

Rule of thumb: Always back up before making any major changes.

🛠️ How to Create a Manual Backup in cPanel

1. Log in to cPanel
   Access your cPanel from your PLiKhost client area.

2. Find the “Backup” section
   Look for the “Backup” or “Backup Wizard” icon under the Files section.

3. Click “Download a Full Account Backup”

   • Select your backup destination (usually “Home Directory”)

   • Enter your email if you want to be notified when it’s done

   • Click Generate Backup

✅ This creates a full backup including files, emails, databases, DNS zones, etc.

You’ll receive a .tar.gz file once complete, which you can download to your computer.

💡 Partial Backups (Optional)

If you don’t need a full backup, you can choose:

• Home Directory Backup – website files only

• MySQL Database Backup – useful for dynamic CMS sites

• Email Forwarders/Filters – for email config

🔁 How to Restore Your Website from Backup

Option 1: Partial Restore (Manual)

1. Go to Backup in cPanel

2. Under “Restore a Home Directory Backup,” choose your .tar.gz file

3. Upload and wait for the restoration to complete

Do the same for MySQL databases and emails, if needed.

Option 2: Full Account Restore (Advanced or via PLiKhost Support)

To fully restore your account (everything at once), contact PLiKhost Support — especially if it involves:

• Hosting plan reset

• Account-wide recovery after malware

• Complete migration from another host

📦 Pro Tip: Automate It with CodeGuard

For daily off-site backups, PLiKhost also offers CodeGuard, a paid add-on that:

• Automatically backs up your files and databases daily

• Stores them on separate, secure servers

• Lets you restore with one click from a visual timeline

It’s ideal for eCommerce, active blogs, or agencies with multiple clients.

🛑 Common Mistakes to Avoid

✅ Final Thoughts

Backups are your last line of defense — and cPanel makes them easy.

Whether you’re a solo blogger or a growing business, knowing how to backup and restore your site manually gives you peace of mind and control over your content.

🟢 Hosting with PLiKhost? You already have the tools. Just log in to cPanel, click “Backup,” and protect what you’ve built.