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How to Back Up Your WordPress Website and Database

Step 1: Backing Up Your Website Files

  1. Log in to your hosting control panel:
    Access your hosting account (e.g., cPanel).
  2. Open the File Manager:
    Locate the File Manager tool, usually found under the "Files" section.
  3. Navigate to your WordPress directory:
    Typically, this directory is under public_html or www.
  4. Select your WordPress files:
    Click on the folder containing your WordPress files. This is usually named after your website or directly under public_html.
  5. Compress your files:
    Use the option to compress or zip the selected files. This creates a .zip file containing all your WordPress files.
  6. Download the zip file:
    Once the compression is complete, download the .zip file to your computer. This file contains all your website files.

Step 2: Backing Up Your WordPress Database

Option A: Using phpMyAdmin
  1. Log in to phpMyAdmin:
    In your hosting control panel, locate and open phpMyAdmin, usually found under the "Databases" section.
  2. Select your database:
    On the left-hand side, you’ll see a list of databases. Click on the database used by your WordPress site. (You can find the database name in the wp-config.php file in your WordPress folder.)
  3. Export the database:
    • Click the Export tab at the top.
    • Choose the Quick export method.
    • Ensure the format is set to SQL.
    • Click the Go button. This will download an SQL file containing your database.
Option B: Using cPanel
  1. Log in to your hosting control panel:
    Access your hosting account (e.g., cPanel).
  2. Choose "Backups":
    Find and click on the "Backups" option under the "Files" section.
  3. Download a database backup:
    Under "Available Backups," locate and click the link for your database. This will download an SQL file of the database to your computer.

Step 3: Storing Your Backups

  1. Store the files securely:
    Save the .zip file of your WordPress files and the SQL database backup in a safe location on your computer.
  2. Consider additional storage:
    For extra security, store a copy on an external hard drive or a cloud storage service.

Why Back Up?

Creating backups ensures that you have a complete copy of your site and database to resolve issues or restore your website if something goes wrong. This process helps troubleshoot local problems or fix a live website if it encounters an error.

By following these steps, you can create a full backup of your WordPress website and database, giving you peace of mind and control over your site’s data. If you have questions or face issues, don’t hesitate to ask for help!