How to Create a Manual Backup for Your WordPress® Website

If you’re a Simplenet customer, rest assured: We automatically back up your WordPress website every 24 hours with a 30 day retention period. However, you may need a manual backup before making significant changes, such as updates or plugin installations.

Manual backups allow you to fully control your website’s recovery process and ensure critical data is preserved. Here’s how to create one using the Simplenet hosting control panel.

How to Create a Manual Backup for Your WordPress Website 1. Log in to Your Client Area

The first step in creating a manual backup is accessing your Client Area:

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