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Open cPanel > Files > Backup
Click 'Download a Full Account Backup'.
How to Generate a cPanel Backup and Send It to a Remote FTP / S3 Server
Storing backups off-site is a fundamental security requirement for disaster recovery. cPanel can generate an archive and dispatch it via secure FTP (SFTP/FTPS) to a remote server.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Change Destination to Remote FTP Server
From the 'Backup Destination' dropdown, select 'Remote FTP Server' or 'Remote FTP Server (passive mode transfer)'.
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Provide Remote Credentials
Fill in the Remote Server IP/hostname, Remote User, Remote Password, and the destination Directory (e.g., /backups/). Set the port to 21 (or 22 for SFTP if configured).
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Click Generate Backup
cPanel will package the account and automatically upload the archive to your remote destination upon completion.