Backup and Restore WordPress Site Using Updraft Plus

Backup and Restore Your WordPress Site Using Updraft Plus

Step 1: Install and Activate Updraft Plus.

1. Log In to WordPress Admin
   • Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Install Updraft Plus
   • Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
   • In the search bar, type Updraft Plus.
   • Click Install Now next to the Updraft Plus WordPress Backup Plugin.
   • Once installed, click Activate.

Step 2: Configure Updraft Plus Settings

1. Access Updraft Plus Settings:
   1. Navigate to Settings > Updraft Plus Backups.
2. Choose Backup Schedule:
   • Click on the Settings tab.
   • Choose your preferred backup schedule for files and databases (e.g., daily, weekly).
   • Select the number of retained backups.
3. Select Remote Storage:
   • Choose a remote storage option (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon S3) for storing
     backups.
   • Follow the prompts to authenticate and connect your chosen remote storage.
4. Save Settings:
   • Scroll down and click the Save Changes button.

Step 3: Perform a Manual Backup

1. Initiate a Backup:
   • In the Backup/Restore tab, click the Backup Now button.
   • A dialog box will appear. Ensure that both Include your database in the backup and
     include your files in the backup are checked.
   • Click the Backup Now button in the dialog box to start the backup process.
2. Wait for Backup to Complete:
   • The backup process may take a few minutes. Once completed, you will see the backup
     listed under the Existing Backups section.

Restore Your WordPress Site Using Updraft Plus.

Step 2: Restore from Backup

1. Select a Backup to Restore:
   • In the Existing Backups section, find the backup you want to restore.
   • Click the Restore button next to the chosen backup.
2. Choose Components to Restore:
   • A dialog box will appear asking which components you want to restore (e.g., Plugins,
     Themes, Uploads, Others, Database).
   • Select the components you wish to restore and click the Next button.
3. Prepare for Restoration:
   • Updraft Plus will prepare the selected components for restoration. This may take a few
     moments.
4. Restore the Backup:
   • Once preparation is complete, click the Restore button.
   • The restoration process will begin. This may take a few minutes depending on the size of
     the backup
5. Verify Restoration:
   • After the restoration is complete, Updraft Plus will display a log of the restoration
     process.
   • Check your site to ensure everything is working correctly.

Uploading and Restoring a Backup File
If you have a backup file that you want to upload and restore, follow these additional steps:

Step 3: Upload Backup File

1. Navigate to Upload Backup Files

• • In the Settings > Updraft Plus Backups section, click on the Upload Backup Files link.

1. Upload the Backup File
   • Select the backup file from your local computer (it should be a ZIP file).
   • Click Open to start the upload process.
2. Wait for Upload to Complete
   • The upload process may take a few minutes depending on the size of your backup file and the speed of your internet connection.
   • Once the upload is complete, the backup file will be listed under the Existing Backups section.

Step 4: Restore from Uploaded Backup

1. Select the Uploaded Backup to Restore:
   • In the Existing Backups section, find the backup you uploaded.
   • Click the Restore button next to the uploaded backup.
   • Choose Components to Restore
   • A dialog box will appear asking which components you want to restore (e.g., Plugins,
     Themes, Uploads, Others, Database).
   • Select the components you wish to restore and click the Next button.
   • Prepare for Restoration
   • Updraft Plus will prepare the selected components for restoration. This may take a few
     moments.
2. Restore the Backup:
   • Once preparation is complete, click the Restore button.
   • The restoration process will begin. This may take a few minutes depending on the size of the backup.
3. Verify Restoration:

• • After the restoration is complete, Updraft Plus will display a log of the restoration
    process.
  • Check your site to ensure everything is working correctly