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Website backups
Identify what a recoverable website copy needs before a loss or migration.
Search all articlesWhat should a website backup include? A recovery checklist
Check what a website backup should contain: files, databases, uploads and configuration. Identify external dependencies and verify the recovery set.
Read the guide →Website backupsHow to verify a downloaded website backup
Verify a downloaded website backup with SHA-256, archive checks and a contents inventory. Understand what these prove before testing an isolated restore.
Read the guide →Website backupsRestore one file or a full hosting account? Choose safely
Choose a file, database or full-account restore safely. Match backup scope to the loss, preserve newer changes and verify application consistency.
Read the guide →Website backupsHow long are hosting backups kept? Check your recovery window
Check hosting backup retention and available recovery points. Understand Shared - 1 and VM Start responsibilities before requesting a safe restore.
Read the guide →Website backupsBack up a VPS database before reinstalling the OS
Back up MariaDB or PostgreSQL before reinstalling a VPS. Preserve exports, roles and matching files off-server, then test an isolated recovery.
Read the guide →Website backupsVPS snapshot vs backup: what can each one recover?
Understand how a VPS snapshot differs from a backup, what each can restore, where risks overlap and what to check before relying on either.
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