Backing up your WordPress site is essential to prevent data loss and ensure recovery from hacking, server errors, or failed updates. This guide explains both manual and automatic backup methods for WordPress.

1. Why Backups Are Important

Backups act as insurance for your website against data loss. You should regularly back up:

• WordPress files (themes, plugins, uploads)
• Database (posts, settings, users)
• wp-config.php file

2. Automatic Backup Plugins

• UpdraftPlus: Backs up to Google Drive, Dropbox, FTP, or email.
• Jetpack Backup (VaultPress): Real-time cloud backup system.
• BackupBuddy: Full backup and scheduled restore options.

After installation, go to Settings → Backups to configure your schedule and remote storage.

3. Manual Backup Method

• File Backup: Download your public_html directory via FTP or Plesk File Manager.
• Database Backup: Use phpMyAdmin in Plesk to export your database.

4. Restoring Your Backup

• Plugin Method: Restore with a single click using UpdraftPlus or Jetpack.
• Manual Method: Upload files via FTP and import the database in phpMyAdmin.

5. SosyoHost Automatic Backups

SosyoHost WordPress Hosting includes daily automated backups stored securely for 3 days, allowing one-click restore at any time.

Note: Always create a manual backup before making major updates or theme/plugin changes.