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Creating a Manual Backup of Your Joomla Site

Last updated on August 16, 2023 @ 7:56 am

When you are setting up your website, you should take into account the fact that you may one day want to back it up manually. This can be a difficult task, but fortunately, there are a few ways to go about it.

The easiest way to back up your website is to use a backup tool. There are many of these available, and most of them are free.

The most popular backup tools are JoomlaBackup and Joomla! Backup.

To use these tools, you first need to set up a backup schedule. You should back up your website every day, or at least every week.

The backup should also include all of your website’s files.

If you have a website that uses Joomla! Extensions, you should also back up your extensions. This is especially important if you plan to migrate your website to a new Joomla! version.

PRO TIP: Backing up your Joomla site is an important part of maintaining your site. There are a few things to keep in mind when backing up your Joomla site:

1. Backup your files and database regularly.

2. Make sure you have a recent backup before making any changes to your site.

3. Be sure to test your backup before relying on it.

4. If possible, use a professional backup service.

Once you have set up a backup schedule, you can use Joomla! Backup or Joomla! Backup Plus to back up your website. These tools will create a backup file that includes all of your website’s files.

If you want to back up your website manually, you can use a USB drive or a CD. You should first back up your website’s files using Joomla! Backup or Joomla! Backup Plus.

Then you should copy the files to a USB drive or a CD. You should also copy your website’s backup file.

Finally, you should store the USB drive or the CD in a safe place.

If you ever need to restore your website, you can use Joomla! Backup or Joomla! Backup Plus to restore your website’s files. You can also use a USB drive or a CD to restore your website’s files.

Finally, you should restore your website’s backup file. This will restore your website to the state it was in when you last backed it up.

Backing up your website is a important step, and it is worth investing in a good backup tool. Using a backup tool will make the process much easier, and it will help you to protect your website.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.