> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Back Up and Restore Your WordPress Site on WP Stratos

> WP Stratos automatically backs up your WordPress site every day. Learn how to create manual backups, restore to any point, and download backup archives.

Every WP Stratos site is covered by automated daily backups at no extra cost. Backups capture both your files and your database, so you can recover from accidental deletions, failed updates, or any other issue by rolling back to a known-good state in just a few clicks.

<Info>
  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.
</Info>

## 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.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to your site's Backups">
    In the Cloud Panel, click your site, then select the **Backups** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Create Backup">
    Click the **Create Backup** button at the top of the Backups page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Restoring a Backup

<Warning>
  Restoring a backup **overwrites your current site files and database** with the version from the selected backup point. If you have changes you want to keep, create a manual backup before you restore.
</Warning>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to your site's Backups">
    In the Cloud Panel, click your site, then select the **Backups** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the backup to restore">
    Browse the backup list by date. Automatic backups are labeled **Daily**; backups you triggered manually are labeled **Manual**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Restore">
    Click the **Restore** button next to the backup you want. A confirmation dialog appears summarizing what will be overwritten.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Downloading a Backup

Keep an offline copy of any backup by downloading it as a zip archive.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to your site's Backups">
    In the Cloud Panel, click your site, then select the **Backups** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Locate the backup you want">
    Find the backup by its timestamp in the list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>
</Steps>


## Related topics

- [Manage Your WordPress Sites in WP Stratos Cloud Panel](/cloud-panel/sites.md)
- [Adjust PHP Settings for Your WP Stratos WordPress Site](/plugins/wp-stratos-environment/php-settings.md)
- [WP Stratos: Get Your WordPress Site Live in Minutes](/quickstart.md)
- [WP Postman: Reliable SMTP Email for Your WordPress Site](/plugins/wp-postman/overview.md)
- [Frequently Asked Questions About WP Stratos Hosting](/troubleshooting/faq.md)