The Manual Backup & Restore feature gives you direct control over your website's data, keeping things flexible, secure, and consistent. You can create backups whenever suits you, stored securely for 30 days, with a limit of up to five manual backups every 14 days. Here's how to use it effectively.

The Benefits of Manual Backup & Restore

Before diving into the steps, here are the main benefits this feature brings to your workspace:

  • Flexibility: Initiate backups at your convenience, allowing you to decide when your data is saved.
  • Security: Backups are stored for 30 days, providing a reliable safety net for your data against unforeseen issues.
  • Data Consistency: You can create up to five manual backups every 14 days, customised to meet your specific requirements. This feature allows you to maintain data consistency and protect critical information effectively.

Using the Manual Backup & Restore Feature

Follow these steps to use the manual backup and restore feature:

Accessing the WordPress Tab

Navigate to the Sites tab from the left navigation menu and click on the WordPress tab. If your account is already connected to WordPress, you can skip the activation step. If not, click on the "Activate WordPress For" button.

Enter the required details and subscribe to activate WordPress hosting for your account.

Initiating a Manual Backup

Once your subscription is active, create a new site or select an existing site from the list.

You will now see a "Backups" button. Click on it to view the list of backups in your account.

Click on the "Backup Now" button to start the manual backup process.

Name your backup, select the relevant checkboxes for what you need to back up (files, database, or both), then click "Create Backup."

Once the backup is underway, you can monitor its progress directly on the page. When complete, it will be labelled as "Manual" in your backup list, indicating it was initiated by you.

Restoring a Previous Version

To revert your WordPress site to a previous version, select the Restore Version option associated with the desired backup. This will overwrite the current site contents with those from the selected backup, restoring your site to its earlier state.

Whether you're safeguarding against unforeseen issues or need to roll back to a previous state, this tool gives you the flexibility and peace of mind you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What if my backup fails to initiate?

  • Ensure your WordPress hosting is active and that you haven't exceeded the limit of five manual backups within 14 days.

Q: How can I monitor the progress of my backup?

  • After initiating the backup, you can monitor its progress directly on the page. The backup will be labelled as "Manual" in your backup list once complete, indicating it was initiated by you.

Q: How long are my backups stored?

  • Manual backups are stored for 30 days, giving you plenty of time to restore your data if needed.