Regular backups are essential. They let you recover from accidental deletions, hacks, or failed updates. Double Hosting provides built-in backup tools in cPanel.
Creating a Full Account Backup
Go to Files > Backup. Click Download a Full Account Backup. Choose the backup destination (Home Directory) and enter your email for notification. Click Generate Backup. This packages all files, databases, and email into one archive.
Backing Up Files and Databases Separately
Under Backup Wizard, you can backup and restore individual components:
- Home Directory β all website files
- MySQL Databases β all or selected databases as .sql.gz files
- Email Forwarders/Filters β email routing settings
Restoring a Backup
Go to Files > Backup Wizard > Restore. Select what you want to restore (Home Directory or MySQL Database), upload the backup file, and click Restore.
Automated Backups
Double Hosting runs nightly server-level backups on all shared hosting accounts, retained for 7 days. Contact support to request a restore from one of these server backups.