A solid foundation
Files and the database belong together
WordPress stores posts, pages and many settings in a database. Images, themes and plugins live in files. A database export therefore does not automatically contain your uploads. For a complete recovery, both parts must match the state you want to restore.
For an important recovery point, record which change will follow it. That makes choosing easier than a list of dates alone. Keep hosting account access secure; a copy you cannot reach is little help during an incident.
Work out the impact before restoring
Restoring can overwrite data created after the backup. Consider a new page, form submission or order. First check the backup time and decide which recent changes must be preserved separately or carried out again.
Backup and recovery actions are available in the Hostingot panel. This guide does not promise an automatic schedule, retention period or maximum data loss. Check the current options for your service and discuss additional requirements before relying on them.
What should you check in a recovery point?
| Part | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Files | Uploads, themes and plugins are needed to make the site complete. |
| Database | Content and settings must match the files. |
| Time | It determines which changes made after the backup may be missing. |
A recovery checklist
- Describe the problem and choose a recovery point from before the error.
- Check which recent data needs to be preserved.
- Perform the appropriate recovery action and check its outcome in the panel.
- Test pages, images, login and important forms again.
Questions about WordPress backups
Is a database export enough?
Not for a complete website. You also need the corresponding files, including uploads, themes and plugins.
When should I make a backup?
One important moment is before a significant update or change. Base other backup moments on how often content changes and how much work you could reconstruct.
Does a successful restore finish the checks?
No. Check the website itself, including forms and integrations. A technically completed recovery does not prove every visitor action works correctly.
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Make your recovery needs specific
Tell us which data changes, which recovery options you need and how much work you could redo after an incident.