> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.digitalfyre.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Backups

WP Cloud automatically backs up your WordPress site on a regular schedule. You can also create manual backups, restore from any backup, or download backups directly from PanelAlpha.

## How Backups Work

WP Cloud creates two types of automatic backups:

| Type | Frequency | What's Backed Up |
| - | - | - |
| **Database backup** | Hourly (when changes are detected) | WordPress database — posts, pages, settings, users |
| **Directory backup** | Daily (when file changes are detected) | `wp-content` directory — themes, plugins, media |

Manual backups are available in two separate slots:

* **1 Manual Database Backup** slot
* **1 Manual Directory Backup** slot

> [!NOTE]
>
> Backups are visible in the **Backups** tab of your instance. Each entry shows the date, type (database or directory), size, and whether it was automatic or manual.

## Creating a Manual Backup

**1. Open the Backups Tab**

From your instance, click the **Backups** tab.

**2. Click Add New**

Click **+ Add New** to create a manual backup.

**3. Select Backup Type**

Choose whether to back up the database, the directory, or both.

You can also click **Create Backup** directly from the **Site Details** tab for a quick one-click backup.

## Restoring a Backup

**1. Open the Backups Tab**

From your instance, click the **Backups** tab.

**2. Find the Backup**

Locate the backup you want to restore from the list.

**3. Click Restore**

Click the restore icon next to the backup and confirm.

> [!WARNING]
>
> Restoring a backup overwrites your current site data with the contents of the backup. Any changes made after that backup was created will be lost.

## Downloading a Backup

To download a backup to your computer, click the **download** icon next to any backup in the list. This gives you a local copy you can store independently.


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