WP Back-Up??

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Is it possible to Back up my entire WP site? I've been messing with the code. I'm concerned I might make unrepairable damage.

I'm finding it irresistible to start tweaking the site.

It would be nice to have a "go back" button.
#programming #backup #word press
  • VaultPress & Backup buddy work well.
  • A good free plugin is WP-DB Backup as well.
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    • Backup buddy or manually back the DB and directory structure.

      I can explain how to manually here if you want?

      Rich
    • Only backs up the database though. Doesn't back up your themes, plugins, graphics etc.
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  • Do you have to pay for Backup buddy?
  • Vaultpress!!!

    Not free though and I only use it on super large sites. 10,000+ posts and above.
  • Check with your hosting provider as well - a lot of hosts (especially ones using cPanel) actually have a backup option that's basically point and click, and it'll back up your files as well as MySQL databases.

    I do this from time to time anyway, as I just like to have my site backed up in case my hosting provider goes up in flames.

    But it's a VERY good idea to do this before you make any major changes to a site you're currently happy with.

    cheers
    Sam
  • WP-DB-Backup is an easy to use and reliable plugin that I use to backup and clone Wordpress sites. I even have a short guide on how to go about in the WSO section.
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    • Robert Plank's WP Backup Creator is a good system if you don't want to do the backup manually.

      Marian
  • I use wp-clone. Cost me $97 (i have no affiliation with the vendor) but it's been of fantastic use for both backup and also for replicating sales sites.
  • I used vaultpress and now using WPDB Backup. You may try with these all are working.
  • I'm using backwpup. It works, you can choose to backup only files, only database or both. It zips and sends you the backup zipped file everywhere you want, even on a cloud, but the most important thing is that some time ago I needed a database restore and everything went well.
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    • JF... "the most important thing is that some time ago I needed a database restore and everything went well" That is absolutely the most important point! I have seen so much backup crap offered that FAILS when actually used to RESTORE. It does not matter how pretty a plugin or program looks unless it RESTORES properly
  • Backup buddy is the best!
    I t will save u a lot of time if you want to setup a lot of websites with same plugins activated and settings.
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    WP Back-Up??

    Is it possible to Back up my entire WP site? I've been messing with the code. I'm concerned I might make unrepairable damage. I'm finding it irresistible to start tweaking the site.