How to generate a cpanel backup and sent to FTP Server?

cPanel 1 min read Posted on 02 May 2026 Updated on 04 May 2026 16,970 views
How to generate a cpanel backup and sent to FTP Server?
1. Log into your cpanel account.
2. In the "Files" section, click on "Backup" Icon.
 

3. Under "Full Backup", Click on "Download a Full Website Backup" button.

. From ., Select Backup destination to "Remote FTP Server", In Email field enter .. Beware.


Remote Server: FTP IP address or FTP domain name like ftp.example.com,
Remote User: Your FTP Username
Remote Password: Your FTP Password
Port: 21 or other FTP Port
Remote Dir: Remote Directory like /home/username/backupfolder/


5. Once you fill in the Remote FTP details,. "Generate Backup" button.