{"id":7398,"date":"2022-03-21T10:03:45","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T10:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/?p=7398"},"modified":"2026-08-29T13:48:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T13:48:04","slug":"backup-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/ph\/tutorials\/backup-wordpress","title":{"rendered":"How to back up a WordPress site: 4 WordPress backup methods"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can back up a WordPress site using Hostinger’s hPanel, a WordPress backup plugin, WP-CLI, or a manual backup method. A complete WordPress backup should preserve both your site files – including themes, plugins, uploads, and configuration files – and the WordPress database that stores your posts, pages, users, comments, and settings.<\/p>

There are four main ways to back up WordPress:<\/p>

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  1. Use hPanel<\/strong> to create or download backups directly from your Hostinger hosting account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Use a WordPress backup plugin<\/strong> to create, schedule, and manage backups from the WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Use WP-CLI<\/strong> to export your WordPress database and manage backups through the command line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Create a manual WordPress backup<\/strong> by saving your WordPress files and database separately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>

    The best method depends on how you manage your WordPress site. hPanel is the most convenient option for Hostinger users, plugins are suitable for scheduled backups from the WordPress dashboard, and WP-CLI gives developers more control through SSH. Manual backups are useful when you need direct access to your WordPress files and database, or when you want an additional backup copy before making major changes to your site.<\/p>

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    How to back up a WordPress site<\/h2>

    A complete WordPress backup consists of two main components: your WordPress files and database. The files include your themes, plugins, media uploads, and configuration files such as wp-config.php<\/code>, while the WordPress database<\/a> stores content and site data such as posts, pages, comments, users, and settings.<\/p>

    To create a complete WordPress backup<\/a>, save both the WordPress files and database so you can restore the full site if needed. You can do this using hPanel, a WordPress backup plugin, WP-CLI, or a manual backup method.<\/p>

    How to back up a WordPress site using the hPanel backup tool<\/h3>

    Hostinger users can back up an entire WordPress site through hPanel without installing a backup plugin. hPanel creates backups of both your WordPress files and database, making it a convenient option for managing backups directly from your hosting account.<\/p>

    Hostinger’s Managed WordPress hosting plans<\/a> include automatic backups, so you can restore your WordPress site without manually creating every backup. The Premium plan includes weekly automatic backups, while the Business and Cloud plans include daily automatic backups.<\/p>

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    To create a new WordPress backup in hPanel, follow these steps:<\/p>

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    1. Log in to hPanel<\/a> using your Hostinger account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Enter the Websites<\/strong> menu, find the website you want to back up, and click the Dashboard <\/strong>button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
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