Learn about Pair Networks WordPress hosting backups in this list of frequently asked questions and their answers.
How do I take backups?
There are three types of backups you can take in your Managed WordPress hosting account:
- Manual
- Scheduled/Automated Backups
- File Backups
Knowing what kind of backups you want is necessary before we can show you the steps needed.
Manual Backups
Manual backups can be taken in the ACC. The customer can visit their site management page in the ACC and force a backup. This will only happen when the customer initiates the backup and will not repeat. See our Manual Backups article for more instructions.
Scheduled/Automated Backups
On Managed WordPress and Podcast Websites hosting accounts, scheduled site backups can be set up in the Account Control Center (ACC). Sites can be configured to backup daily or once a week and hold up to 5 backups at a time. See our Setting Up Automatic Backups for Individual WordPress Sites article for more instructions.
File Backups
File Backups allow the customer to access the contents of the backup. Since file backups have a customer-facing interface, you can recover batches of files or a single file easily from your past backups. See our What are File Backups? article for more information.
How do I manage my current backups?
Choose the tutorial that reflects your ACC interface type:
Not sure what the difference is? See Which ACC Interface Am I Using?
If you are using the Legacy Interface:
- Log in to the Account Control Center (ACC)
- Click WordPress in the left sidebar
- Click List Sites in the drop-down
- Click on the Nickname of the site you’d like to backup
- Click the Backups tab
If you are using the New ACC Interface:
- Log in to the Account Control Center (ACC) at my.pair.com
- In the top navigation bar, click WordPress
-
Find your WordPress site and click its
backups icon
How do I schedule or automate backups?
For specific instructions, see our Automatic Backups for Individual WordPress Sites article.
Do backups count against my account’s storage space?
However, file backups are purchased separately and come with their own storage space separate from your account.