Managing Backups

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This manual explains how to create, manage, and restore database backups in your website’s admin area.

Watch the video for a brief overview.

Use the manual below to explore the functionality in detail.

1) Access the Backup Settings

  1. Log in to the admin area of your website.
  2. Navigate to Settings → Tools → Database Backup tabs.

2) Create a New Backup

  1. Click the Backup button.
  2. In the new backup settings, you can:
    • Add comments to describe the backup.
    • Enable or disable the All tables option.
    • Select a compression typeNo, GZIP, or ZIP.
    • Choose the Download only option for secure download via HTTPS.

Note: It is recommended to back up both your website files and the database to ensure full data protection.

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3) Restore or Delete Existing Backups

  1. In the list of existing backups, click on the required backup.
  2. Choose one of the following actions:
    • Restore — to recover the database from the selected backup.
    • Delete — to remove the selected backup from the system.
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You can now create, download, restore, and delete backups to ensure your website data is safely stored and easily recoverable.