Overview:
Backing up your website protects you from data loss, malware, or accidental changes. Here's how to back up your site.
Option 1: Automatic Backups (Recommended)
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Use plugins like UpdraftPlus, BackupBuddy, or Jetpack.
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Schedule daily or weekly backups to cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.).
Option 2: Manual Backup
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Log in to your hosting control panel (cPanel).
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Use File Manager or phpMyAdmin to download your files and database.
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Store backups securely on a local or cloud drive.
Best Practices:
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Keep multiple backups (at least 3 recent versions).
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Test backups periodically to ensure they restore correctly.