Download a copy of your website files Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor 0 Minutes, 31 Seconds to Read This article will walk you through downloading website files from a previous host that does not utilize cPanel. Using the FTP and Database Information Needed form we have provided, contact your previous host and fill in the requested information for your previous host. On your local computer’s desktop, create a new folder named website backup. Download and install the FTP program FileZilla. Using FileZilla and the information from the form in Step 1, connect to your previous host and download your website files to the website backup folder on your local computer. Click on the following article link for more information on making a website backup. Share this Article IC InMotion Hosting Contributor Content Writer InMotion Hosting contributors are highly knowledgeable individuals who create relevant content on new trends and troubleshooting techniques to help you achieve your online goals! More Articles by InMotion Hosting Related Articles Intro to Migrating your WordPress Site Data Migrating your WordPress Database Migrating WordPress Files Configuring WordPress After a Migration Testing your WordPress website after Migration How to Move WordPress from a Subfolder to the Root Directory What to expect during a mass server migration Move Your WordPress Site to a New Server Moving Websites Built with Older Technology into WordPress How to Export Your WordPress Sites
That’s great, but your server has been down for three days and ftp isn’t available. How do I get my files to move them to another host?
Hello and sorry for the inconvenience. You can always use your most up-to-date downloaded cPanel backup.
