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How do I backup my WordPress site on HostGator?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 7:26 pm

WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS) that enables you to create a website or blog from scratch, or to improve an existing website. Because WordPress is open-source software, it is easy to backup your site using a number of different methods.

To backup your WordPress site using HostGator, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your HostGator account.

2. Click the “My Sites” tab.

3. Click the ” Backup My Site ” button.

4. Enter your site’s login information and click the “Start Backup” button.

5. The HostGator backup process will take a few minutes to complete.

When it’s done, you’ll be able to view the backup file on your account page.

PRO TIP: If you are using HostGator to host your WordPress site, it is important to backup your site regularly. There are a few ways to do this, but we recommend using the WordPress Backup Plugin. This plugin will create a full backup of your WordPress site including your database and all files.

If you need to restore your site, follow these steps:

3. Click the “Restore My Site” button. Enter your site’s login information and click the “Start Restore” button. The HostGator restore process will take a few minutes to complete.

When it’s done, you’ll be able to view the restore file on your account page.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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