Author: Leif
• Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Download and install a copy of FileZilla

download and install a copy of filezilla How to save your backup file while using FTP
Select the Site Manager to add a new site

select the site manager to add a new site How to save your backup file while using FTP
Fill in the fields that pertain to your domain

fill in the fields that pertain to your domain How to save your backup file while using FTP
Your website is in the public_html directory (but the backup is not)

your website is in the public html directory but the backup is not How to save your backup file while using FTP
If you’re running Joomla, this is what your Joomla directories look like

if youe28099re running joomla this is what your joomla directories look like How to save your backup file while using FTP
The backup files will be in the root directory (never in public_html)

the backup files will be in the root directory never in public html How to save your backup file while using FTP
When you finish downloading the backup file, delete it from the web server

REMEMBER THIS

Be very careful with FTP It’s very easy to delete an entire directory with a few clicks. Also, never leave the backup file only on your local hard drive. Burn it to a CD and tuck it away in a safe place in a location other than where your hard drive is. If the backup was for a client, mail them a copy of the CD.

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