A backup is automatically created before any WordPress core or plugin update, giving you an instant recovery point without any manual effort on your part.
Automatic Backups
WP Stratos runs a full site backup every day in the background — no configuration needed on your end. Here’s what you get:- Daily schedule — Backups run once every 24 hours, automatically.
- 30-day retention — The last 30 days of backups are always available. Older backups are removed on a rolling basis.
- Full snapshots — Each backup includes all site files (themes, plugins, uploads, WordPress core) and a complete dump of your database.
Creating a Manual Backup
Trigger an on-demand backup at any time — for example, right before making significant changes to your site.1
Navigate to your site's Backups
In the Cloud Panel, click your site, then select the Backups tab.
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Click Create Backup
Click the Create Backup button at the top of the Backups page.
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Wait for the backup to complete
A progress indicator appears while WP Stratos captures your files and database. Backup time varies with site size — most sites complete in under two minutes.
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Confirm the backup is listed
Once finished, the new backup appears at the top of your backup list with a timestamp and the label Manual.
Restoring a Backup
1
Navigate to your site's Backups
In the Cloud Panel, click your site, then select the Backups tab.
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Find the backup to restore
Browse the backup list by date. Automatic backups are labeled Daily; backups you triggered manually are labeled Manual.
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Click Restore
Click the Restore button next to the backup you want. A confirmation dialog appears summarizing what will be overwritten.
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Confirm the restore
Read the confirmation prompt carefully, then click Confirm Restore. WP Stratos begins restoring your site immediately. The process typically completes within a few minutes, depending on site size.
Downloading a Backup
Keep an offline copy of any backup by downloading it as a zip archive.1
Navigate to your site's Backups
In the Cloud Panel, click your site, then select the Backups tab.
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Locate the backup you want
Find the backup by its timestamp in the list.
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Click Download
Click the Download icon next to the backup. WP Stratos packages the files and database into a single zip archive and starts the download in your browser.