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.