{"id":19695,"date":"2020-04-01T11:16:26","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T16:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=19695"},"modified":"2020-12-11T17:33:39","modified_gmt":"2020-12-11T23:33:39","slug":"backup-wordpress-site-without-plugin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/backup-wordpress-site-without-plugin\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Backup A WordPress Site Without A Plugin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You know that having the option to backup files on your WordPress website is incredibly important. By regularly backing up your website, you have a fail-safe in place in case your site is hacked, or you need to restore your site to a previous version.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a backup system in place, you run the risk of losing all of your hard work. This is an experience you wouldn\u2019t wish on your worst enemy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, you might not want to use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wordpress-backup-plugins\/\">plugin to backup your WordPress site<\/a>. There are a variety of different approaches you can take, including using a different type of backup software, or even running a manual backup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you\u2019ll learn all about the importance of backing up your website and creating a backup schedule. Plus, we dive deep into the different methods you can use to backup your website with ease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"hgrp\"><h4>You might like&#8230;<\/h4><ul><li><span class=\"prod-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/codeguard\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"button\" data-element-label=\"codeguard\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/codeguard-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/codeguard-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/codeguard-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/codeguard.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/codeguard\" class=\"hgrp-link\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"link\" data-element-label=\"codeguard\">CodeGuard<\/a><\/li><li><span class=\"prod-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/managed-wordpress-hosting\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"button\" data-element-label=\"wordpress_hosting\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp-hosting-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp-hosting-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp-hosting-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp-hosting.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/managed-wordpress-hosting\" class=\"hgrp-link\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"link\" data-element-label=\"wordpress_hosting\">WordPress Hosting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-you-should-do-a-website-backup\">Why You Should Do a Website Backup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of a website backup as an insurance plan. Just in case anything goes wrong with your website, you\u2019ll be covered. Most people know the importance of backing up computer files, but it\u2019s also smart to do the same thing for your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are all kinds of things that can take down your website and destroy all the hard work you\u2019ve put in, regardless of whether it\u2019s intentional or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the most common reasons you\u2019ll want to conduct regular website backups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-accidents-happen\">1. Accidents Happen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever accidentally spilled coffee on your keyboard, or had your phone slip out of your pocket and crash onto the floor? Accidents are unavoidable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially true if you have other users who have backend access to your site. Often, all it takes is changing a single line of code to bring your site offline. Clicking the wrong button, accidentally deleting a file, and a few seconds later you can no longer login to your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ultimate safeguard against these mistakes is having a backup of your website ready to go. So, instead of having to hire an expensive third-party company to fix your site, you can just replace your site with the functioning backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-hacking-is-more-common-than-you-think\">2. Hacking Is More Common Than You Think<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Website hacking occurs constantly on the internet. Just because you haven\u2019t experienced it yet, doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re safe. Now, there are steps you can take to help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/3-easy-steps-that-protect-your-website-from-hackers\/\">improve the security of your site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, no security solution is 100% bulletproof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially true for WordPress site owners. WordPress is the most commonly used CMS, but as a result, it\u2019s also the most likely to be targeted by hackers. Missing a core, theme, or plugin update can leave the gates open and your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/secure-wordpress-site-from-hackers\/\">WordPress site vulnerable<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So yes, you should definitely harden the security of your site by installing a security plugin and following security best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, another important step is backing up your website to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/maintain-secure-website-best-practice-guide\/\">multiple locations<\/a>. So, instead of having to recover your site from a hack, you can just wipe the slate clean and restore it from a fresh backup. This is a cost-effective approach to recovering from a hack, instead of having to work with a team of experts to try and recover your files and data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-website-updates-can-break-your-site\">3. Website Updates Can Break Your Site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Updates don\u2019t always go the way they\u2019re supposed to. Most websites have a lot of moving pieces, and when you update one thing, it won\u2019t always play nicely with other aspects of your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In comes cases, it can bring your entire site offline. Then, you have to go through the time-consuming process of troubleshooting your site, to try and figure out what the issue was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website crashes seem to happen at the worst time. So, instead of spending hours troubleshooting the issue while your site is offline and losing you money, you can restore to a functioning version quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t a fix to the problem, but it can save you a real headache when profits are on the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Backup Your Website in cPanel\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ZtWVCm8t_w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-frequently-should-you-backup-your-site\">How Frequently Should You Backup Your Site?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The frequency of your backups will depend upon how frequently you update your site. Some website owners should backup their sites daily, where other website owners can get away with a backup every couple of months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, if you run an active blog that publishes multiple posts a day, then you\u2019ll probably want to backup at the end of every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best rule of thumb is backing up whenever you make a large change to your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the following situations occur, then it\u2019s a good idea to backup your website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You just published a new blog post<\/li><li>You updated your site and it\u2019s running perfectly<\/li><li>You <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/website-redesign-checklist\/\">redesigned your site<\/a> (and don\u2019t want to lose your customization options)<\/li><li>You installed a new plugin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do something to your website that you don\u2019t want to have to do again, it\u2019s a good idea to run a backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it this way: the more recent your backup, the easier it will be to make up lost time if you need to restore your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-should-you-use-a-wordpress-backup-plugin\">Should You Use a WordPress Backup Plugin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re running a WordPress site, then the most common backup approach is to use a WordPress backup plugin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, this might not be the best fit for every website owner out there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are tons of WordPress backup plugins out there. These plugins are generally pretty simple to use and can be quickly configured to run automated website backups for the entire site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For most WordPress site owners, using one of these backup plugins will be more than enough. Still, there are some reasons you might want to stay away from a WordPress backup plugin and instead pursue an alternative approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-you-want-to-minimize-plugin-use\">1. You Want to Minimize Plugin Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With multiple thousands of plugins available, it can be tempting to install as many plugins as possible. Even though some are incredibly useful, it\u2019s important to take a minimalist approach to utilize WordPress plugins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more plugins you have on your site the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/7-ways-to-speed-up-your-website\/\">slower your site will perform<\/a>, and you have an increased chance of a plugin conflict taking down your site, or a compromised plugin creating a security hole in your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-you-want-a-customized-backup-approach\">2. You Want a Customized Backup Approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although WordPress backup plugins can be useful, they tend to have a basic file backup approach. This is especially true for free backup plugins. This isn\u2019t always a bad thing if you have a very simple website, but as your site grows more complex you might want more control over what aspects of your site you\u2019ll back up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-you-want-to-enhance-site-security\">3. You Want to Enhance Site Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of WordPress users are rightly concerned with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wordpress-plugins-cybersecurity\/\">security of their WordPress site<\/a>. To minimize the number of third-party plugins and programs that have access to your data, you might choose to conduct backups yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That way you\u2019re solely responsible for your website\u2019s data and the secure storage of your backups. Since WordPress plugins have been prone to hacking, by controlling your backups you improve your levels of security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to avoid using a WordPress backup plugin, keep reading to learn how to backup a WordPress site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-backup-your-website-without-a-plugin\">How to Backup Your Website Without a Plugin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we reviewed above, even though using a WordPress backup plugin might be easier, it still might not be the best choice for every kind of site owner. Below you\u2019ll learn how you can backup your site without the help of a WordPress plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-use-a-tool-like-codeguard\">1. Use a Tool Like CodeGuard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to use a plugin, another great way is to use a service that conducts automated backups. This frees up your time and mental energy since your backups will run without you having to do anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re less technical and don\u2019t want the hassle of running manual backups yourself, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/codeguard\">using a service like CodeGuard<\/a> will probably be your best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of the box, CodeGuard will help you run daily automated backups of your entire website (or whatever frequency you decide is best).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also equipped with features like one-click restore of your entire website, or just a single file. This can help to mitigate all of the issues mentioned previously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you\u2019ll find bundled security features like 24\/7 website monitoring and security scans, plus instant email alerts for any unauthorized changes that were made to your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a HostGator user, then this will be the most seamless option for ensuring that you always have a backup of your site ready to go. For users on a managed WordPress hosting plan, this is included with the plan. Users on different hosting plans can easily add this service with a single click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have CodeGuard active it\u2019s super easy to backup your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Login to your <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.hostgator.com\/\">HostGator portal<\/a><\/li><li>Click the '\u02dcHosting\u2019 tab, then click on '\u02dcManage\u2019<\/li><li>On the next page look for the CodeGuard image and click '\u02dcManage\u2019<\/li><li>On the next page you can add CodeGuard to your existing hosting package, or if it\u2019s active, manage your backup settings<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"993\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-3-1024x993.png\" alt=\"set up codeguard website backups from hostgator portal\" class=\"wp-image-25521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-3-1024x993.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-3-300x291.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-3-768x744.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-3.png 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-do-a-manual-backup\">2. Do a Manual Backup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A manual backup might sound difficult to do. It is more technical than using an automated tool, but it\u2019s not impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create your own manual backups from directly within your hosting control panel. The steps below are for existing HostGator customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create your own backups navigate to your cPanel, and find the tool called <em>'\u02dcBackup Wizard\u2019<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-4-1024x674.png\" alt=\"backup wizard in hostgator cpanel\" class=\"wp-image-25522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-4-1024x674.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-4-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-4-768x505.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-4.png 1198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the tool and the software will automatically create a full backup of your current website. You can also use this tool to restore your site to a previous version as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to use the bundled software (maybe you only want to backup certain portions of your site). Then, you can still conduct a completely manual backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you\u2019re in your HostGator control panel and follow the steps below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Open file manager.<\/strong> Locate the tool called '\u02dcFile Manager\u2019 within cPanel.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Find your site\u2019s directory and download your backup.<\/strong> Locate your WordPress site files. They should be under a directory called '\u02dcpublic_html\u2019. Once you\u2019ve found your site click '\u02dcSelect All\u2019. Then select '\u02dcCompress\u2019. You can also choose the type of backup you\u2019ll save, and where you want to save your backup.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Download your WordPress database. <\/strong>You\u2019re not quite done yet! Now, you\u2019ll need to download your WordPress database as well. To do this locate '\u02dcphpMyAdmin\u2019 within your cPanel dashboard.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>With this tool open, select '\u02dcDatabases\u2019 from the navigation bar. Then locate the database that\u2019s associated with your WordPress installation. Open up that database and click the '\u02dcExport\u2019 tab on the top window. Save this file in the same location as your other backups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that beyond storing backups on your local computer, you may want to upload your backups to a cloud storage tool like Dropbox too. That way if one of your backups is compromised you know you\u2019ll be covered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you regularly complete these backups as well. After all, there\u2019s no point in restoring from a previous backup if it\u2019s a few years old.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-backup-your-site-via-ftp\">3. Backup Your Site via FTP&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another approach to backing up your site is using FTP. This is probably the least frequently used approach, as it\u2019s more technical. But, some users prefer working via an FTP connection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that sounds like you, then follow the steps below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open up <a href=\"https:\/\/filezilla-project.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FileZilla<\/a><\/li><li>Connect to your site&nbsp;<\/li><li>Locate your site\u2019s files&nbsp;<\/li><li>Download and save<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When you open up FileZilla you may need to show hidden files. There are certain WordPress files that are hidden by default that you\u2019ll need to include in your backup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this navigate to <em>Server&gt;Force showing hidden files<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve downloaded and safely stored your backup you\u2019ll also need to download your WordPress database. To do this you\u2019ll need to login to your cPanel and follow the steps for phpMyAdmin above.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-the-best-approach-for-backing-up-your-website\">What\u2019s the Best Approach for Backing Up Your Website?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see there are a ton of different approaches you can take to backup your website. The approach you take doesn\u2019t matter as much as actually doing it. If you find the process too time-consuming, then you probably won\u2019t do it at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best course of action for most website owners is probably going to be using a service like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/codeguard\">CodeGuard<\/a>. It offers enough customization options to create a backup schedule that works for you, without being overly complex. Just set your preferred backup approach once, and never think about it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By now you have a better understanding of the different approaches you can take to backup your website and have your eyes narrowed on an approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the entire backup process is too much for you, then consider using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/managed-wordpress-hosting\">WordPress managed hosting<\/a>. 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