How to Backup and Restore WordPress website in softaculous

To back up a WordPress website using Softaculous, follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Scroll down to the Software section.
3. Click on Softaculous Apps Installer.

Step 2: Locate Your WordPress Installation

1. Click on the Installations tab at the top of the Softaculous dashboard.
2. Locate the WordPress website you want to back up.

Step 3: Create a Backup

1. Next to your WordPress installation, click on the Backup icon (a small file icon 📂).
2. In the backup settings, you can choose to include:
   • Full Backup (recommended)
   • Files Only (if you don’t need the database)
   • Database Only (if you only want the database)
3. Click the Backup Installation button and wait for the process to complete.

Step 4: Download the Backup

1. Once the backup is complete, go to Softaculous → Backups & Restore.
2. You will see the newly created backup.
3. Click the Download button to save it to your computer.

Step 5: Restore (if needed)

If you need to restore the backup:

1. Go to Softaculous → Backups & Restore.
2. Find your backup and click the Restore icon.
3. Confirm the restoration process.