How to Import a Website in cPanel
If you are migrating your website to Porkbun from another provider, the process can be done simply if you are migrating from another cPanel account.
Note: These instructions assume you are using a generic version of cPanel at the old host. Some hosting providers may modify or restrict certain features.
Export Your Site From Your Old Host
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In the cPanel of your old hosting provider, search for and click on "Backup Wizard".
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Click the "Back Up" button.
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In the "Select Partial Backup" section, click the "Home Directory" button.
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Click the "Home Directory" button to download your backup. The file will be in the ".tar.gz" format.
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On the previous page, click the "MySQL Databases" button.
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Click the link for the database you would like to download. The file will be in the ".sql.gz" format.
Import Your Site To Porkbun
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In cPanel on Porkbun, search for and click on "Backup Wizard".
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Click the "Restore" button.
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Under "Select Restore Type," click the "Home Directory" button.
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Click the "Choose File" button and select the ".tar.gz" file you saved earlier. Click "Upload" to upload the file.
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On the previous page, click the "MySQL Databases" button.
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Click the "Choose File" button and select the ".sql.gz" file you saved earlier. Click "Upload" to upload the file.
Congratulations! You have successfully imported a cPanel backup from your old provider to Porkbun.
