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How do I backup my website on HostGator?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 7:19 pm

Backup your website on HostGator

One of the most important steps you can take to protect your website is to create a backup. HostGator offers a number of features that make backing up your website easy and efficient.

To backup your website on HostGator, follow these simple steps:

1. Log in to your HostGator account.

2. Click on the “Backup” link on the top right corner of your account page.

3. Select the date and time of your backup.

4. Click on the “Start Backup” button to begin.

5. After your backup is complete, you will be able to access it in your account page.

Conclusion

Backup your website on HostGator to ensure that your website is always protected.

PRO TIP: Backing up your website is an important part of website maintenance. HostGator provides two methods for backing up your website – through the HostGator Website Backup tool and through manual backups. Both methods are described in detail in the following article.

It is important to note that while the HostGator Website Backup tool will backup your files, it will not backup your database. You will need to export your database and save it locally in order to have a complete backup of your website.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.