How to Make a Backup of My Hosting Service (Step by Step)

A backup (or backup copy) is a copy of your files and databases that allows you to restore your website in case of failures, errors or loss of information.

At **miHosting **we care about your peace of mind, that’s why we make two weekly backups of your service. You can learn more in our article about backups of your hosting service. We summarize what it includes:

• 🖥️ A copy on local servers.
• ☁️ Another copy on remote servers.

This way, your data will be protected no matter what happens. We know that more than 90% of our clients do not make their own backups, and that is why we take care of doing it for you.

However, if you are one of those who prefers to be in control, creating your own backup is very easy. Just follow these steps:

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📁 Step 1: Back up your files via FTP

1. Connect to your account using an FTP client (such as FileZilla).
2. Access the root directory (/ or public_html) of your website.
3. Download all files to a secure folder on your computer.

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🗄️ Step 2: Back up your databases

1. Access your control panel (DirectAdmin).
2. Enter the phpMyAdmin section.
3. Select the database you want to backup.
4. Click the Export tab and save the .sql file to your computer.

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Ready! ✅ With these steps, you now have a complete copy of your website (files and databases) saved on your computer.

💡 Recommendation: Make your backups regularly and store them in a safe place, such as an external hard drive or a cloud service.

Do you need help? Our support team is here to help you.