If you want to back up a website hosted at HostGator and upload it to your hosting account at Hostinger, follow these steps:
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Log in to your HostGator’s cPanel.
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Click on the Backups menu in the Files section.
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Under the Full Backup section, select Generate/ Download a Full Website Backup.
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Select the Home Directory option from the Backup Destination drop-down menu.
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Specify your Email Address if you want to get a notification when the backup is complete.
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Click on Generate Backup, which will create the backup file in tar.gz format in your home directory.
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Now, you can then download the backup via cPanel, FTP or SSH.
Additional Resources
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See our full guide to transferring from HostGator to Hostinger: How to Cancel A HostGator Account and Transfer Your Services
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You can check the guide from HostGator here: How to Generate & Download a Website Backup
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If you need further help, make sure to contact HostGator support