Here at Hooked On Code, we have an internal policy about the importance of backing up a website on a hosting level. Our team is required to back up a site before AND after any work performed on any sites.
When to Make a Backup:
- Before making edits: This ensures we have a good place to revert to if needed and protects the work of others working on the site.
- After edits: This protects your work from anyone else's mistakes.
Note: WPEngine will automatically make a daily backup to your site.
When to Restore:
- When it's quicker to start over than figure out what went wrong.
- If an update breaks the site in any way
- If you accidentally delete something like a section on a page.
Here is how to do that:
https://wpengine.com/support/restore/
If you need help, WPEngine support is amazing and can quickly help walk you through the backup/restore process.
You can find them in the chat bubble (lower right corner) or via phone.
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