There are several ways to backup your WordPress website, including:
- Plugin-based backup: You can use a plugin like UpdraftPlus, BackupBuddy, or VaultPress to schedule backups of your website automatically. Install the plugin, configure the backup schedule and destination, and let the plugin handle the rest.
- Manually backing up your website: You can also manually backup your WordPress website by following these steps:
- Back up your database: You can do this using phpMyAdmin or a plugin like WP-DB-Backup.
- Back up your files: You can use an FTP client or cPanel’s file manager to download a copy of all your website’s files.
- Hosting provider backup: Some web hosting providers offer automatic backups as part of their service. Check with your host to see if this is an option for you.
Regardless of which method you choose, it’s important to regularly back up your website to ensure that you have a recent backup available in case anything goes wrong with your website.