Automatically Backup an Entire Web Site or Directory

By Rich on February 24, 2008 (27 Comments)

You can backup a copy of an entire website and automate this process with a simple batch file (more on that later) and a piece of software named wget.

Wget will allow you to save a backup of every file of a Web site.

Setup wget

Download Wget here
Create a folder at C:\WebsiteBackup (or whatever and wherever you want to name it)
Extract the contents of Wget into the folder you created.

Set up the batch file

Open Notepad and type the following on the first line:
cd C:\WebsiteBackup
On the second line type:
wget -r -k -p
Save the file as WebsiteBackup.bat.

The file should look like this.

02 Automatically Backup an Entire Web Site or Directory

To run the file click on WebsiteBackup.bat. You should see the following screen – now wait as the website downloads.

03 Automatically Backup an Entire Web Site or Directory

You can automate this process if you right click on the file, create a shortcut, and put that shortcut into your “Startup” folder. Whenever you log into Vista/XP, a backup of a Web site will be made.

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Jocie
I have heard that this website is wonderful, there is some fresh and interesting information.
Jocie
I have heard that this website is wonderful, there is some fresh and interesting information.
Jocie
I have heard that this website is wonderful, there is some fresh and interesting information.
profano
Not working
profano
Not working
profano
Not working
Rich
Just verified the link — the site was probably down — so it should work for you now
http://mintywhite.com/ Rich
Just verified the link — the site was probably down — so it should work for you now
http://mintywhite.com Rich
Just verified the link — the site was probably down — so it should work for you now
Matthew clark
Great little tip and software. I will share this with my hosting clients so they can do some personal backups of their websites.
Make it great,
Matt
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Great little tip and software. I will share this with my hosting clients so they can do some personal backups of their websites.
Make it great,
Matt
http://damangwebhosting.com Matthew clark
Great little tip and software. I will share this with my hosting clients so they can do some personal backups of their websites.
Make it great,
Matt
Aviator365
Is this legal? I mean someone might not like their porperty being used this way? but then its nice back up huh…!
Aviator365
Is this legal? I mean someone might not like their porperty being used this way? but then its nice back up huh…!
- http://mintywhite.com/tech/ Rich
  @Aviator – You will need a password to get to any server-side data.
Aviator365
Is this legal? I mean someone might not like their porperty being used this way? but then its nice back up huh…!
- http://mintywhite.com/tech/ Rich
  @Aviator – You will need a password to get to any server-side data.
Rich
@Aviator – You will need a password to get to any server-side data.
Arlandi Landjono
Just keep in mind, becareful if you use this command. since it will recursively download ALL the files from that website. Can you imagine what would happen if you use this on a site with gazillion pages, like http://www.microsoft.com or http://www.cnn.com??
Arlandi Landjono
Just keep in mind, becareful if you use this command. since it will recursively download ALL the files from that website. Can you imagine what would happen if you use this on a site with gazillion pages, like http://www.microsoft.com or http://www.cnn.com??
Arlandi Landjono
Just keep in mind, becareful if you use this command. since it will recursively download ALL the files from that website. Can you imagine what would happen if you use this on a site with gazillion pages, like http://www.microsoft.com or http://www.cnn.com??
Mel
I thought wget was just a linux thing.
Mel
I thought wget was just a linux thing.
Mel
I thought wget was just a linux thing.
O B
Works fine on my site, but some directories are password protected, how do I get those?
O B
Works fine on my site, but some directories are password protected, how do I get those?
O B
Works fine on my site, but some directories are password protected, how do I get those?

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