How Do You Back-Up A Website Using An FTP Client?
Anyone who has lost a document or any other file to a crashed computer or viral attack understands the need to back up important files and folders. However, when it comes to backing up website files, some webmasters rely on their web host for this essential function. However, while most web hosts offer this service as part of their packages, they do not guarantee it (this is often stated in the fine print). The most reliable and effective way to back up your website is to do it yourself, and do it frequently. Using an FTP client makes this task a simple process. Download an FTP client. Two free FTP clients are Core FTP and FileZilla (see Resources below). Follow the instructions to install the downloaded application. Open your FTP Client and enter the user name and password for your account. Enter or click on the “Connect” button to access the account. Navigate to the directory that holds your website files and folders. Select all of the files and folders in your website directory. Cli
