Title: Create and restore cPanel backup  
PrimaryCategory: Hosting  
Type: Procedural  
Tags: cPanel, backup, restore, full backup, home directory  
Source UI Terms: cPanel, Files section, Backup menu, Download a Full Website Backup, Backup Destination, Generate Backup, WHM, Restore a Full Backup/cpmove File, Choose File, Upload, files section  
Source Reference: Create and restore cPanel backup

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### Procedural

#### How to create a full cPanel backup

Steps:  
1) Go to cPanel &gt; Files section &gt; Backup menu.  
2) Click on **Download a Full Website Backup**.  
3) By default, the full cPanel backup will be saved in your account home directory.  
4) Optionally, change the **Backup Destination** if you want to save the backup to another location.  
5) Click on **Generate Backup** to start the backup process.

#### How to restore a full cPanel backup via WHM

Steps:  
1) Log in to WHM.  
2) Navigate to **Restore a Full Backup/cpmove File**.  
3) Select the backup to restore.  
4) Warning: This will overwrite all existing files. Ensure no important data will be lost before proceeding.  
5) Proceed with the restoration.

#### To restore home directory backup in cPanel

Steps:  
1) Log in to the cPanel account.  
2) Under the **Files** section, click on **Backup**.  
3) Click **Choose File** and select your backup file.  
4) Click **Upload** to start the restore process.  
5) Monitor the progress of your file restoration.

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### Summary

You can create a full cPanel backup from the Backup menu and save it to your home directory or another location. To restore, use WHM&#39;s restore function for complete backups or cPanel&#39;s Backup interface to restore home directory backups, noting that restoration will overwrite existing files.

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### Evaluation Pairs

Q: How do I create a full backup of my cPanel account?  
A: Go to cPanel &gt; Files section &gt; Backup menu, click **Download a Full Website Backup**, choose your backup destination, and click **Generate Backup**.

Q: Where is the full cPanel backup saved by default?  
A: It is saved in your account home directory by default.

Q: Can I restore a full cPanel backup myself?  
A: Yes, you can restore it in WHM under **Restore a Full Backup/cpmove File**, but note it will overwrite existing files.

Q: How do I restore a home directory backup in cPanel?  
A: Log in to cPanel, go to Files &gt; Backup, click **Choose File** to select your backup, then click **Upload** to restore.

Q: What should I be cautious about when restoring a full backup via WHM?  
A: Restoring will overwrite all existing files, so ensure you have no important data left before proceeding.

How to create a full cPanel backup
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To restore home directory backup in cPanel
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This article explains how to create a full backup of a cPanel account from the Backup section and download it to the home directory or a preferred location. It also covers how to restore a full backup using WHM’s “Restore a Full Backup/cpmove File” option or restore specific files through the cPanel Backup menu. Please note that restoring a full backup will overwrite the existing account data.