Knowledgebase

Disk Space Check

Before creating a new backup, ensure you have enough free disk space equivalent to the size of your current site. You can verify this by using the cPanel Disk Usage tool.

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. On the cPanel dashboard, scroll to the "Files" section.
3. Click the "Disk Usage" icon.
4. Wait for the tool to calculate the disk usage, then scroll to the bottom where a directory tree shows how much space each folder is using.
5. Locate the folder where your WordPress site is installed—usually in public_html for the main website.

For instance, in a typical setup, the WordPress files might use around 133 MB.

6. To check the database size, return to the cPanel dashboard and scroll to the "Databases" section, where you’ll find "MySQL Databases".
7. Under the "Current Databases" section, you’ll see the size of all databases, including the one for your WordPress site.

In this example, the combined space for files and the database is around 144 MB. Therefore, you should have at least 150 MB of free space available, though it’s advisable to maintain at least 10% extra for system tasks, temporary files, and backups.

You can also check your total available disk space on the cPanel dashboard under the "Statistics" panel on the right.

If there isn't enough space, consider deleting old backups or unnecessary files. Instructions for this are provided later in the "Removing Backups" section.

Accessing WP Toolkit in cPanel

To manage WordPress backups and restores, you’ll first need to access the WP Toolkit in cPanel:

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Scroll down to the "Domains" section.
3. Click on "WP Toolkit" to access the interface.

Creating a Backup

To back up your WordPress site using WP Toolkit:

1. In the WP Toolkit interface, locate the WordPress site you want to back up.
2. Go to the "Dashboard" tab (this is often selected by default).
3. Click the "Back Up / Restore" button.
4. In the pop-up, click "Back Up" to start the process.
5. Wait while the backup is created. You can monitor its progress at the bottom of the WP Toolkit interface.
6. Once the backup is finished, it will be listed along with options to restore, download, or delete it.

Restoring a Backup

To restore a previous backup:

1. In WP Toolkit, select the WordPress site you want to restore.
2. Go to the "Dashboard" tab.
3. Click on the "Back Up / Restore" button.
4. From the list of backups, click the "Restore" icon next to the backup you wish to restore.
5. Confirm the restoration by clicking "Restore" in the pop-up window.
6. The restoration will begin, and you'll be notified once it is complete.

Downloading a Backup

To download a backup for local storage:

1. In WP Toolkit, select the WordPress site.
2. In the "Dashboard" tab, click "Back Up / Restore".
3. Find the backup you want and click the "Download" button.
4. The File Manager will open in the folder where backups are stored. Select the backup file to download it to your device.

Deleting Old Backups

To manage space by removing backups:

1. In WP Toolkit, select the WordPress site.
2. In the "Dashboard" tab, click "Back Up / Restore".
3. A list of backups will appear. Click the trash can icon next to any backup you wish to delete.
4. To remove multiple backups, select them using the checkboxes, then click "Delete".

If you accidentally delete a backup, you might still be able to recover it through R1Soft Backups in cPanel. You can also contact technical support for assistance in restoring a backup.

Scheduled Backups

Currently, WP Toolkit does not offer scheduled backup features. However, you can use the Softaculous WordPress Manager for this, or install a WordPress plugin to automate backups. Be mindful, though, that some plugins may not work well on shared hosting environments and could slow down your site.

Our hosting service includes automatic backups, storing full backups (files, databases, emails) off-site. Typically, we retain 21 daily backups and two monthly backups for disaster recovery.

For optimal security, use multiple backup strategies. Regular WordPress backups help protect against data loss and ensure quick recovery in case of any issues. WP Toolkit simplifies this process, ensuring your site’s safety.