How to Backup and Secure WordPress with Jetpack

Jetpack: Swiss Army Knife, Backup and Security Guide for WordPress Websites

Jetpack is a powerful WordPress plug-in developed by Automatic (the team behind WordPress.com), with over 30 features including integrated daily and real-time backups, traffic and engagement tools, and security measures. This article will focus on Jetpack's backup and security features.

Jetpack installation and function overview

The easiest way to install Jetpack is through the online installer:

1. Enter your website URL and Jetpack will automatically check for compatibility.
2. Click "Install Jetpack", then click "Install plug-ins" and "Activate" in the WordPress background.
3. Connect your website to your WordPress.com account.

Jetpack's capabilities cover five core areas: backup and security, performance, traffic and engagement, website management and support. Its user interface is simple and smooth, and it is easy to navigate and configure.

Back up your website with Jetpack

Backup is crucial for website owners. Jetpack's "Premium" and "Professional" subscription solutions provide powerful backup capabilities:

• Premium ($99/year/site): Provides daily automatic backup (theme, plug-in, upload files and databases) and includes 30-day backup archives, as well as Akismet spam filtering and daily maliciousness Software scan.

• Professional ($299/year/site): Provides unlimited real-time offline backup, one-click security threat resolution, and advanced WordPress and security support.

Backup and Recovery Process

Jetpack backup is automatically performed in the background. VaultPress (Jetpack backup and security scan engine) and Akismet (Jackie Email Filtering) are automatically installed and configured.

To restore a backup, visit the VaultPress dashboard, select the backup you want to restore, and then select the content you want to restore (database, plug-in, theme, and upload files).

On the settings page, you can configure server access (SSH, SFTP, or FTP) to restore backups if needed.

Use Jetpack to protect your website

Jetpack provides multiple security features:

• Free functions: Anti-brute force attack cracking, website downtime monitoring, single sign-on.
• Premium function:Security scanning, Akismet spam control, automatic backup.

Jetpack checks for common threats such as modified WordPress core files, Web Shells, and plug-ins and themes for known security vulnerabilities.

Summary

Jetpack is a powerful tool for maintaining security and backup of WordPress websites. Its easy-to-use interface and comprehensive features make it ideal for WordPress website owners.

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