Regularly backing up your website is essential for safeguarding your data and content. At Doscast, we provide daily automated backups on all hosting plans, so you’re covered if you need a quick restore. However, it’s also useful to know how to manually back up and restore your site via cPanel when needed. Here’s how.

Manually Backing Up Your Website

1. Log into cPanel: Access your cPanel dashboard through your Doscast account.

2. Navigate to the Backup Section: In the "Files" section, select "Backup" or "Backup Wizard" to open the backup options.

3. Choose Your Backup Type: To back up the entire account, click "Download a Full Account Backup". You can also select specific parts of your site, such as databases or email forwarders, if you prefer.

4. Download Your Backup: After generating the backup, download the file to your local system for safekeeping. This gives you an additional layer of security alongside Doscast's daily backups.

Restoring Your Website from Backup

1. Go to the Backup Section: In cPanel, return to the "Backup" section where you’ll see restore options for files and databases.

2. Select Your Restore Option: Choose the appropriate section to upload your backup file. For example, if restoring a database, select the "MySQL Database Backup" section.

3. Upload the Backup File: Locate the backup file you previously downloaded and upload it. cPanel will process the restore, and your site should be restored to the backed-up state.

4. Verify Your Restore: After restoration, check your website to confirm everything is working as expected.

Doscast provides daily automated backups for all hosting plans, making recovery quick and easy. For more on our services, visit DOScast Web Hosting—with plans starting at just $2.08 per month.

If you have any questions or need assistance, reach out to our technical support team via this link.