Cloudways Download Backup [exclusive] May 2026

: Navigate to /applications/[app_name]/local_backups/ on your server. Drag the compressed backup file to your computer. Method 2: Direct Download via Application Management

: Click Take Backup Now to immediately generate a fresh local copy. cloudways download backup

: Use an SFTP client like FileZilla. Use your Master Credentials found in the Server Management > Master Credentials tab. cloudways download backup

: Log in to the Cloudways Platform and navigate to Servers > [Your Server] > Backups . cloudways download backup

: This tells Cloudways to store a copy of the backup on your server disk in a dedicated folder. Hit Save Changes .