Using FTP to create off-server backups is both permitted and encouraged. Configuring an external FTP server for your hosting account to upload backups offers several advantages, including:
- Avoiding the inclusion of previous backups in future backup files.
- Preventing backups from increasing your account size could potentially disqualify you from automated backup services.
- Managing your inode usage more effectively.
Here’s how to use FTP for generating off-server backups:
STEP 1: Log in to cPanel.
There are two methods to log into your cPanel.
- Method 1: Log in to your cPanel directly.
- Method 2: Log in to your cPanel through your Customer Portal.
Through your Customer Portal;
- Log in to your Customer Portal.
- Click on "Log in to cPanel".
STEP 2: Locate the Files section and click Backup.
STEP 3: Click the Download a Full Account Backup option.
STEP 4: Enter the required information:
1. Choose Remote FTP Server (Passive Mode Transfer) from the Backup Destination dropdown menu.
2. Fill in the following in the new text fields:
- Email Address: The email where you wish to receive a notification once the backup is complete.
- Remote Server: The remote FTP server's address.
- Remote User: The FTP username for the remote server.
- Remote Password: The password for the FTP account.
- Port: The port number for accessing the remote server.
- Remote Dir (or Directory): The folder on the remote server where the backup will be saved.
STEP 5: After completing the fields, click Generate Backup.
