How to backup WordPress

WordPress File Backup

To obtain a backup file for WordPress, you need to install FileZilla Client on your system.

Here are the simple steps for file backup operations in WordPress –

Step (1) – Open the FileZilla client as shown in the screenshot below.

Step (2) – Enter the host, username, password and port you use to log into cPanel.

After filling in all fields, click the Quickconnect button.

Step (3) – You will see all the files and folders of your WordPress website on the right side as shown in the screen below.

Step (4) – Select all files and folders, right-click the mouse and click Download.

After downloading the WordPress file from cPanel, it will be saved on your system.

WordPress Database Backup

The following are simple steps for database backup in WordPress –

Step (1) – Enter the path in the browser http://localhost/phpmyadmin. You will get the following screen.

Step (2) – Click on the database name “wordpress” you created for WordPress.

Step (3) – After clicking on the database wordpress, the following page will open. Click the Export tab.

Step (4) – You will get two methods to export the database, namely Quick and Custom. Choose any method and click the Go button.

After exporting the database file, it will be saved on your system.

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