Website Backup
Want to backup your data?
Keep your data safe while you grow your business online. Automatic backups and one-click restore mean you’re ready for anything that comes your way.
Website Backup
Protect your website with automatic daily backups. Website Backup helps you recover from accidental changes, deleted files, and other problems that can disrupt your website.
Choose a plan with 5 GB, 25 GB, or 50 GB of backup storage. Plans include daily backups, malware scanning, continuous security monitoring, local downloads, and one-click restore, helping you maintain recovery options while monitoring your website’s security.
Website Backup Plans
Website Backup 5 GB
Website Backup 25 GB
Website Backup 50 GB
Why Is Website Backup Important?
Your website may contain important pages, images, files, settings, and database information. If something goes wrong, a recent backup can help you recover instead of rebuilding your site from scratch.
Backups are useful for business websites, blogs, online stores, and other sites that change over time. They provide a recovery option if files are accidentally deleted or a website update causes problems.
What Does Website Backup Protect?
A website can depend on several components, including website files, images, themes, plugins, and databases. The data covered by a backup depends on the service and its configuration, so it’s important to understand what your selected plan protects.
For a successful recovery, the backup needs to contain the data required to restore the affected parts of your website.
Restore Your Website When Need
If your website develops a problem, restoring a backup can help return affected data to an earlier state. Your plan includes one-click restore, making recovery more convenient when you need to use an available backup.
Before restoring, consider whether the selected backup could replace newer website content or changes.
How Much Backup Storage Do You Need?
The right storage plan depends on the amount of data your website needs to back up. Images, downloadable files, and database data can all affect storage requirements.
- 5 GB: A starting option for websites with relatively modest backup storage needs.
- 25 GB: More room for websites with growing collections of files and media.
- 50 GB: Greater capacity for websites with larger backup storage requirements.
These are general guidelines. Consider your actual backup usage when choosing a plan.
Website Backup and Website Security
Backups and security tools serve different purposes. Backups provide a recovery option, while malware scanning and security monitoring help identify potential security concerns.
A backup alone does not prevent attacks or guarantee that a restored website is free of malware. Keep your website software updated and investigate security issues before restoring a backup that may contain compromised files.
Frequently Asked Questions About Website Backup
What is website backup?
Website backup is the process of creating a copy of website data so it can be recovered if files are lost, deleted, or damaged. Depending on the service, a backup may include website files, images, and database information.
How often are my website backups created?
The Website Backup plans listed on this page include daily backups. This provides regular recovery points if a problem affects your website.
Can I restore my website from a backup?
Yes. The plans listed on this page include one-click restore. Before restoring, choose an appropriate available backup and consider whether it may overwrite newer changes.
Can I download my website backups?
Yes. Website Backup plans include the option to download backups to local storage.”
How much website backup storage do I need?
That depends on your website’s data and backup requirements. A website with fewer files may need less storage, while a site with many images, downloads, or other data may need a larger plan.
Is website backup the same as website security?
No. Website backup helps you recover data, while malware scanning and security monitoring help identify potential security concerns. These services complement one another but do not provide the same protection.
Does a website backup include everything on my account?
Not necessarily. Coverage depends on the product and its configuration. Some website-builder backups save only specific content and settings, while dedicated backup services may cover website files and databases. Check the documentation for your specific product to confirm what is included.
Can I use a website backup when moving to another hosting provider?
That depends on the backup format and the hosting platforms involved. Before migrating, verify that your backup contains the necessary website files and database data and that the new hosting environment can use them.
