Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Download and Upload a WordPress Website on GoDaddy

If you're looking to move your WordPress website to a new hosting provider or simply want to backup your website in case of an emergency, downloading and uploading your website is an essential skill to have. In this article, we'll walk you through the process of downloading and uploading a WordPress website on GoDaddy.

Downloading Your WordPress Website

Before we begin, make sure you have access to your GoDaddy account and that you have WordPress installed on your website. Follow the steps below to download your WordPress website:

1. Log in to your GoDaddy account and go to your cPanel.
2. In the cPanel, locate the "File Manager" option and click on it.
3. In the File Manager, locate your WordPress website's files and folders by navigating to the "public_html" folder.
4. Click on the folder that contains your WordPress website's files and select "Compress" from the top menu.
5. Choose the file type you want to compress your files into (we recommend using .zip) and click "Compress File(s)".

Once the compression process is complete, you'll have a zip file containing your entire WordPress website's files and folders.

Uploading Your WordPress Website

Now that you have downloaded your WordPress website, it's time to upload it to a new hosting provider or to backup your website. Follow the steps below to upload your WordPress website:

1. Log in to your GoDaddy account and go to your cPanel.
2. In the cPanel, locate the "File Manager" option and click on it.
3. In the File Manager, navigate to the "public_html" folder of the website you want to upload your WordPress website to.
4. Click on the "Upload" button from the top menu and select the zip file containing your WordPress website's files.
5. Wait for the file to upload and then select the zip file from the list of uploaded files.
6. Choose "Extract" from the top menu to extract the files and folders from the zip file.
7. Once the extraction process is complete, your WordPress website will be uploaded and ready to go.

Congratulations! You have successfully downloaded and uploaded your WordPress website on GoDaddy.

Conclusion

Downloading and uploading a WordPress website can be confusing, but by following the steps above, you'll be able to do it with ease. Always remember to backup your website regularly to prevent any potential loss of data. Happy downloading and uploading!