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WordPress Backup

WordPress is composed of files and databases. In order to backup your WordPress blog, you need to backup both your files and databases. 

ImportantIt is always advisable to perform regular backups in order to avoid any data losses.

How to backup the WordPress files?

In order to backup your files we recommend using FTP and copy them to your local hard drive. After that you can easily upload back the files and your site will be restored. If you're not sure which folders should be copied please copy the whole 'public_html' folder or the WordPress directory. Click here to learn how to use FTP.

How to backup the WordPress database?

Detailed inscrutions how to create backup of your database you can find in our How to backup/restore MySQL database tutorial.

Well done! You have successfully created a backup of your WordPress system!

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