{"id":297045,"date":"2025-06-16T12:45:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T12:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/business\/internet-business\/wordpress-backup-tips-to-ease-downtime-anxiety\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T12:45:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T12:45:29","slug":"wordpress-backup-tips-to-ease-downtime-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=297045","title":{"rendered":"WordPress Backup Tips To Ease Downtime Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably put a lot of hard work into your site. It might even be your primary source of income. Sure would be a shame if something happened to it\u2026.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, that\u2019s not a <em>Godfather<\/em>-style threat. We\u2019re on your team.<\/p>\n<p>Think of this more as a friendly word of warning.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/l0Iy8OAHzkGHohrag\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" style=\"position:absolute\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed lazyload\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/movie-godfather-the-l0Iy8OAHzkGHohrag\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>When something goes wrong with your website, the fallout can be pretty unpleasant.<\/p>\n<p>What if your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-error-sure-you-want-to-do-this\/\">website files become corrupted<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-locked-out-wordpress\/\">hackers lock you out<\/a> of your own site \u2014 what would you do then?<\/p>\n<p>The answer depends on whether you <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/215768237-Manually-backing-up-website-data\">maintain regular site backups<\/a>. (Spoiler: It\u2019s <em>way<\/em> easier to get your site back online if you have a backup.)<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, backing up your WordPress website isn\u2019t difficult. In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through the process and show you three different methods to try.<\/p>\n<p>Ready? Let\u2019s give it a go!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-why-you-should-back-up-your-wordpress-website\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Should Back Up Your WordPress Website<\/h2>\n<p>A WordPress backup is a carbon copy of all your site\u2019s files and database.<\/p>\n<p>If anything goes wrong, you can use a backup to restore your website to full working order. It\u2019s basically your digital insurance policy.<\/p>\n<p>This safety net offers more than peace of mind. If you rely on your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/beginners-website-guide\/\">website for business<\/a>, having a backup ready to go means fewer lost sales and unhappy customers.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why we always recommend making regular backups of your website, so your site is never down for long.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/01_every_site_needs_an_exit_strategy.webp\" alt=\"Website exit strategy concept illustrated with WordPress site icon connected to cloud backup and parachute, emphasizing the importance of planning data migration and site portability.\" class=\"wp-image-73369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/01_every_site_needs_an_exit_strategy.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/01_every_site_needs_an_exit_strategy-300x137.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/01_every_site_needs_an_exit_strategy-1024x469.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/01_every_site_needs_an_exit_strategy-768x352.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/01_every_site_needs_an_exit_strategy-1536x704.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/01_every_site_needs_an_exit_strategy-600x275.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/01_every_site_needs_an_exit_strategy-1200x550.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/01_every_site_needs_an_exit_strategy-730x334.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/01_every_site_needs_an_exit_strategy-1460x669.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/01_every_site_needs_an_exit_strategy-784x359.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/01_every_site_needs_an_exit_strategy-1568x718.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/01_every_site_needs_an_exit_strategy-877x402.webp 877w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Often Should You Make Site Backups?<\/h3>\n<p>You may be wondering how often these \u201cregular backups\u201d need to be.<\/p>\n<p>The answer really depends on your website.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have a constantly updated site, such as a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/driving-traffic-to-your-website\/\">high-traffic blog<\/a> or an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/how-to-build-online-store-become-boss\/\">e-commerce site<\/a>, you might want to perform backups daily.<\/li>\n<li>Websites with mostly static content are usually fine with less frequent backups (e.g., once a week or longer intervals).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s also a good idea to make multiple backups and save them in different places. Just as your site can become compromised or lost, your backups could be destroyed or deleted, too.<\/p>\n<p>Having several backups ensures you\u2019ll always have a fresh and current backup, even when some are unavailable.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h2_the-different-flavors-of-wordpress-backups\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Different Flavors of WordPress Backups<\/h2>\n<p>Not all WordPress backups are made equal. Let\u2019s do a quick run-down.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full site backup:<\/strong> A complete copy of your site. You can use these backups to restore your entire site to its previous state with a click. The downside is that they take a while to complete, and each backup requires as much storage space as your entire website.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incremental backups:<\/strong> These backups make a copy of any site changes made since the last backup. They\u2019re quick to run and they take less storage capacity, but they only cover your more recent content.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Differential backups:<\/strong> Halfway between the two, differential backups cover all changes since your last <em>full site backup<\/em>. This means you don\u2019t copy your entire site every time, but all your data is backed up. It\u2019s a nice balance between efficiency and coverage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many hosting providers and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/intro-to-wordpress-plugins\/\">WordPress plugins<\/a> allow you to choose between these options.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend making full site backups every month, and then filling the gaps with differential or incremental backups, depending on the importance of your recent content.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-newsletter article-newsletter--gradient\">\n<h2>Get Content Delivered Straight to Your Inbox<\/h2>\n<p>Subscribe now to receive all the latest updates, delivered directly to your inbox.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h2_how-to-back-up-wordpress-3-easy-methods\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Back Up WordPress (3 Easy Methods)<\/h2>\n<p>If you Google the topic of WordPress backups, a million different options come up. Maybe that\u2019s how you arrived here!<\/p>\n<p>In reality, there are three main ways to back up your site. Everything else is just noise (aka marketing).<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at the big three:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Back Up Your WordPress Site Manually<\/h3>\n<p>Backing up your WordPress site manually is the hardest method, but sometimes it\u2019s necessary.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ever locked out of your WordPress dashboard due to an error or a security issue, this might be your only option.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, you\u2019ll need your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115001051531-FTP-and-SFTP-at-DreamHost\">Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)<\/a> credentials. They\u2019re usually visible in your hosting panel. If you can\u2019t find them, just contact your host \u2014 they can root them out for you.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have your SFTP credentials, download and launch a suitable client, such as<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/filezilla-project.org\/download.php?type=client\"> FileZilla<\/a>. We like this particular app because it\u2019s free, open source, and easy to use.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to use it:<\/p>\n<p>Open the app, enter your credentials, and hit <strong>Quickconnect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/02_back_up_your_wordpress_site_manually.webp\" alt=\"FileZilla FTP client interface showing file directory structure on left panel and remote server connection panel on right, with arrow highlighting the connection dropdown menu.\" class=\"wp-image-73370 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/02_back_up_your_wordpress_site_manually.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/02_back_up_your_wordpress_site_manually-300x205.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/02_back_up_your_wordpress_site_manually-1024x698.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/02_back_up_your_wordpress_site_manually-768x524.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/02_back_up_your_wordpress_site_manually-1536x1047.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/02_back_up_your_wordpress_site_manually-600x409.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/02_back_up_your_wordpress_site_manually-1200x818.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/02_back_up_your_wordpress_site_manually-730x498.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/02_back_up_your_wordpress_site_manually-1460x996.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/02_back_up_your_wordpress_site_manually-784x535.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/02_back_up_your_wordpress_site_manually-1568x1069.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/02_back_up_your_wordpress_site_manually-877x598.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1091;\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Once FileZilla has established a connection with your hosting server, you\u2019ll need a destination folder for your backup. You can create one without leaving FileZilla.<\/p>\n<p>Right-click on your device file list, usually on the left of the screen.<\/p>\n<p>Select <strong>Create Directory<\/strong> and name the new folder.<\/p>\n<p>Next, drag the WordPress files from your server (on the right) and drop them into the new folder you just created (on the left).<\/p>\n<p>The download may take a while \u2014 coffee time! \u2014 but once it\u2019s done, you\u2019ll have a backup of your site\u2019s files saved to your computer.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re not quite done yet, though. You still need to back up your WordPress database.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, download your database via the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/214395638-phpMyAdmin-overview\">phpMyAdmin tool<\/a>, which you can find in the hosting panel. Again, the download may take some time. But once it\u2019s done, your manual backup is complete!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip: <\/strong>Consider syncing your new folder to the cloud using a service like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/en_GB\/\">Dropbox<\/a>. This ensures you\u2019ll still have a backup even if your computer dies.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Install a WordPress Plugin To Run Automatic Backups<\/h3>\n<p>Using a plugin is much easier and faster than backing up WordPress manually.<\/p>\n<p>Tools like<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/updraftplus\/\" target=\"_blank\"> UpdraftPlus<\/a> allow you to schedule automatic backups, so you can\u2019t forget.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/03_run_automatic_backups.webp\" alt=\"UpdraftPlus WordPress backup plugin displaying automatic backup options with various cloud storage destinations including Google Drive, FTP, Dropbox, Amazon S3, and other services.\" class=\"wp-image-73371 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/03_run_automatic_backups.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/03_run_automatic_backups-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/03_run_automatic_backups-1024x511.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/03_run_automatic_backups-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/03_run_automatic_backups-1536x767.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/03_run_automatic_backups-600x300.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/03_run_automatic_backups-1200x599.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/03_run_automatic_backups-730x365.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/03_run_automatic_backups-1460x729.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/03_run_automatic_backups-784x392.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/03_run_automatic_backups-1568x783.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/03_run_automatic_backups-877x438.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/799;\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>To set up this backup method, you first need to<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wordpress-plugin-primer\/\"> install and activate<\/a> your chosen plugin. Then, follow the set-up instructions or visit the settings page.<\/p>\n<p>You can set your backup schedule, choose where to save the backups, and select the exact files you want to copy.<\/p>\n<p>Many WordPress backup plugins (including UpdraftPlus) let you save backups locally and in the cloud. This is a great way to keep backups in multiple locations as an extra precaution.<\/p>\n<p>One downside of this method is that you need to ensure that backups are being created. Which leads us to our third option\u2026<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Manage Backups Through Your Hosting Provider<\/h3>\n<p>Some hosting providers (including DreamHost) offer a backup feature.<\/p>\n<p>How you access, schedule, save, and restore your backups will vary depending on your provider. We provide one-click backups to all customers and automated daily backups to customers with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/wordpress\/managed-wp-hosting\/\">managed WordPress plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Automated backups are super convenient; they run in the background without you having to do a thing.<\/p>\n<p>You can also supplement them with on-demand backups outside of your regular schedule \u2014 for example, right before pushing changes to your live site.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a DreamPress customer, you can view all your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4405149325332-Advanced-WordPress-optimization#:~:text=your%20plugins%20together.-,Checking%20WP%2DCron,-WP%2DCron%20is\">scheduled backups<\/a> in your account.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <strong>Websites &gt; Manage Websites<\/strong>, and click <strong>Manage <\/strong>next to the relevant domain.<\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>Content<\/strong> tab.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Here, you can create new manual backups or restore your site with a click.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> In theory, automated backups are a \u201cset-and-forget\u201d setting. But just in case your host makes a whoopsie, you might want to create multiple backups.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h2_how-to-test-your-wordpress-website-backup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Test Your WordPress Website Backup<\/h2>\n<p>So, you\u2019ve built your backup process. It <em>seems <\/em>to be working properly.<\/p>\n<p>But how can you tell if the backups are legit? Could you restore your site from these cloned files?<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s only one way to tell. You need to try running your site from the backup files.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, it\u2019s best to create a WordPress \u201csandbox,\u201d a playground where you can run your site under test conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way to build your play park is by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/guide-to-manual-wp-install\/\">running WordPress locally<\/a> on your device. We recommend using an app like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/localwp.com\/\">LocalWP<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Download the app via <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/localwp.com\/\">localwp.com<\/a> and install it on your computer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/04_how_to_test_your_wordpress_website_backup.webp\" alt=\"Local by Flywheel WordPress development tool website with purple arrow pointing to the &quot;Download for Free&quot; button, promoting local site development workflow features.\" class=\"wp-image-73372 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/04_how_to_test_your_wordpress_website_backup.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/04_how_to_test_your_wordpress_website_backup-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/04_how_to_test_your_wordpress_website_backup-1024x636.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/04_how_to_test_your_wordpress_website_backup-768x477.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/04_how_to_test_your_wordpress_website_backup-1536x954.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/04_how_to_test_your_wordpress_website_backup-600x373.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/04_how_to_test_your_wordpress_website_backup-1200x746.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/04_how_to_test_your_wordpress_website_backup-730x454.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/04_how_to_test_your_wordpress_website_backup-1460x907.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/04_how_to_test_your_wordpress_website_backup-784x487.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/04_how_to_test_your_wordpress_website_backup-1568x974.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/04_how_to_test_your_wordpress_website_backup-877x545.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/994;\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Locate the ZIP file containing your full site backup on your device. Drag and drop this file into the <strong>Local sites<\/strong> section of LocalWP.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"989\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/05_select_a_site.webp\" alt=\"Local by Flywheel interface showing empty site selection area with &quot;Select a site&quot; placeholder text and blue folder icon for adding new local WordPress development sites.\" class=\"wp-image-73373 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/05_select_a_site.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/05_select_a_site-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/05_select_a_site-1024x633.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/05_select_a_site-768x475.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/05_select_a_site-1536x949.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/05_select_a_site-600x371.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/05_select_a_site-1200x742.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/05_select_a_site-730x451.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/05_select_a_site-1460x902.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/05_select_a_site-784x485.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/05_select_a_site-1568x969.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/05_select_a_site-877x542.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/989;\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>LocalWP will then ask you to name your local site, choose where to install it, and select a local domain. Once you\u2019ve done that, click <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1063\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/06_import_site_from_archive.webp\" alt=\"Local by Flywheel import dialog showing site archive upload options with file selection area highlighted in purple and &quot;Continue&quot; button indicated by arrow.\" class=\"wp-image-73374 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/06_import_site_from_archive.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/06_import_site_from_archive-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/06_import_site_from_archive-1024x680.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/06_import_site_from_archive-768x510.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/06_import_site_from_archive-1536x1020.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/06_import_site_from_archive-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/06_import_site_from_archive-1200x797.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/06_import_site_from_archive-730x485.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/06_import_site_from_archive-1460x970.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/06_import_site_from_archive-784x521.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/06_import_site_from_archive-1568x1042.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/06_import_site_from_archive-877x583.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1063;\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Finally, LocalWP will ask what environment you want to use. Keep <strong>Preferred <\/strong>selected unless you want to dive into geeky stuff!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1063\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/07_choose_your_environment.webp\" alt=\"Local by Flywheel environment selection screen with purple arrow pointing to &quot;Preferred&quot; option for choosing development environment settings during site setup.\" class=\"wp-image-73375 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/07_choose_your_environment.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/07_choose_your_environment-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/07_choose_your_environment-1024x680.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/07_choose_your_environment-768x510.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/07_choose_your_environment-1536x1020.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/07_choose_your_environment-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/07_choose_your_environment-1200x797.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/07_choose_your_environment-730x485.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/07_choose_your_environment-1460x970.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/07_choose_your_environment-784x521.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/07_choose_your_environment-1568x1042.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/07_choose_your_environment-877x583.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1063;\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Finish by hitting <strong>Import site<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>LocalWP should then get to work. Once the process is finished, your site will appear in the left-hand <strong>Local sites<\/strong> panel.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1063\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/08_extracting_import_box.webp\" alt=\"Local by Flywheel interface showing site import progress with &quot;Extracting import&quot; status dialog highlighted in purple and site selection panel visible on the left sidebar.\" class=\"wp-image-73376 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/08_extracting_import_box.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/08_extracting_import_box-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/08_extracting_import_box-1024x680.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/08_extracting_import_box-768x510.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/08_extracting_import_box-1536x1020.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/08_extracting_import_box-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/08_extracting_import_box-1200x797.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/08_extracting_import_box-730x485.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/08_extracting_import_box-1460x970.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/08_extracting_import_box-784x521.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/08_extracting_import_box-1568x1042.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/08_extracting_import_box-877x583.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1063;\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Click on the site here to start your test environment, and then visit your site by heading to the local domain you chose earlier.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re in, check that everything is working properly. Be methodical\u2014work through each page, testing all the features.<\/p>\n<p>All looking good? Great, that means your backup is rock solid. You can repeat the process whenever you need to check again.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Do if Your Backup Process Goes Wrong<\/h3>\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s possible that your backups <em>don\u2019t<\/em> work properly. What then?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at some common problems and their solutions.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Small file size:<\/strong> If your backup is just a few kilobytes, it might only cover the database. Revisit your method and make sure your files are included.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Corrupted backup files on your host server:<\/strong> If your hosting plan has capped storage, your backups might not fit within the limits of your plan.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> If you store plugin backups on the server, (Not recommended! \ud83d\ude2c) this will also increase the size of your full site backup. Luckily, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/wordpress\/managed-wp-hosting-2\/\">DreamHost managed WordPress plans<\/a> start at 30GB, so you should still have plenty of space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Corrupted backup files on your device:<\/strong> Downloads aren\u2019t perfect. To ensure you always have a working backup, save copies of your site in multiple places.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Broken features on the restored site:<\/strong> You might restore your site, but certain features break in the process. This is often caused by incompatibilities between older and newer versions of WordPress, themes, and plugins. Be sure to keep all three up to date!  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"h2_back-up-your-wordpress-site-today\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Back Up Your WordPress Site Today<\/h2>\n<p>In the end, the method you use to back up your website doesn\u2019t really matter. What counts is getting the job done.<\/p>\n<p>As long as you have a full site backup, you can protect your site from outside threats, simple human errors, and tech breakdowns.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/features\/wordpress-backups\/\">reliable backup solution<\/a> that requires zero effort whatsoever, consider switching to our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/wordpress\/managed-wp-hosting\/\">managed WordPress plans<\/a>. They come with a long list of great features, including daily automated backups, one-click restore, unmetered bandwidth, and easy website staging.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dreamhost.com\/hosting\">Sign up today<\/a> to get started!<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-cta-shared article-cta-small article-cta--product\">\n<div class=\"tr-img-wrap-outer jsLoading\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-img-lazy \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/product-cta-wordpress-hosting-877x586.webp 1x, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/product-cta-wordpress-hosting.webp 2x\" alt=\"website management by DreamHost\"\/><\/div>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/wordpress\/managed-wp-hosting\/\" class=\"link-top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span>WordPress Hosting<\/span> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 384 512\" width=\"15\"><path d=\"M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z\"\/><\/svg> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"content-btm\">\n<h2 class=\"h2--md\"> Skip the Stress <\/h2>\n<p class=\"p--md\"> Avoid troubleshooting when you sign up for DreamPress. 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