How would I create a backup of WordPress? |
Creating a backup of WordPress is a rather easy process. The below tutorial is broken up into two sections; one for backing up the actual files, and the other for backing up the database.
Backing up the files:
- Simply FTP into your account, once you have done this, all you need to do is navigate to your WordPress directory, and download all the files in the WP directory to your computer.
Backing up the Database:
- Exporting the database is not a issue, the fastest way to do is to go to the MySQL section and click on “PHPMyAdmin” then select the WordPress Database and export the database as a .sql
Importing the Database:
- Importing the database is the same as exporting the database. However, you will need to create the database, along with the username and assign the username to the database. Once that is completed, simply click on the “PHPMyAdmin” then select the database that you just made from the drop down menu, you will also see a “Import” tab, once you click on this, you will be prompted to provide the location of the file on your computer. Once you have completed this simply click “Submit” and your database has been restored.
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