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# Backup & Restore Website Data

### Backup website

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We recommend use backup features of your hosting. The way described below is just the fallback option.
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In case you would like to backup your website, you can follow the steps below:

1. Download [**All-in-one WP Migration**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/all-in-one-wp-migration/) plugin and install it.
2. Navigate to **Site Migration -> Export.**
3. Click to Advanced option to expand them. Select checkboxes to choose data that don’t need to be backed-up (sometimes, excluding themes and plugins may be a good idea).
4. Click on Eхport button to start exporting.

### Restore website <a href="#restore-website" id="restore-website"></a>

1. Navigate to **Site Migration -> Export.** Then drag\&drop the backup file to upload it.
2. Wait to finish.

### Other useful plugins & resources:

1. [UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/updraftplus/)
2. [7 Best WordPress Backup Plugins Compared (Pros and Cons)](https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/7-best-wordpress-backup-plugins-compared-pros-and-cons/)