How to Restore a Broken Website on cPanel

Restoring a broken website on cPanel is straightforward with backups.

Step 1: Log into cPanel Access your hosting account and log in to cPanel.

Step 2: Locate Backups Go to the Backups section (or JetBackup/File Manager if available).

Step 3: Restore Files Select the latest full backup or partial backup for public_html. Restore website files.

Step 4: Restore Database In phpMyAdmin, import the SQL backup file or use Backup Wizard to restore the database.

Step 5: Check Permissions Ensure files have 644 permissions and folders 755.

Step 6: Clear Cache Clear browser cache and any site cache (e.g., WordPress plugins).

Step 7: Test the Site Visit your domain to verify the restore worked.

Follow these steps to quickly bring your site back online.