Backups and Recovery · Yogi's VPS

How WordPress backups and restores work on your account

AUTOMATED Daily backups

SAFE Off server storage

RECOVERY Restore points ready

Backups are your safety net. If an update breaks your site, a plugin conflicts, or something is deleted by accident, backups let us roll your site back to a clean restore point.

This guide explains how backups work on Yogi's VPS, what is included in each backup, how long we keep them, and how restores are handled when you need help.

Automatic backups on a set schedule Full site restore options when something breaks

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What we back up on your WordPress site

A WordPress site is more than just pages and posts. Your backup includes everything needed to bring the site back to a working state on your account.

Files that are backed up

WordPress core files and configuration.
Themes and child themes currently installed.
Plugins and their files.
Uploads folder which includes images, media, and documents.

Database content that is backed up

Pages and posts.
Menus, widgets, and theme settings stored in the database.
Comments, users, and roles.
WooCommerce orders and products if you run a store.

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Backup schedule and how long we keep restore points

Your account includes automated backups so you do not have to remember to run them yourself. The exact retention can vary by plan but the pattern is similar.

Typical backup schedule

Automatic daily backups of your full site.
Additional backups before major upgrades when requested.
Optional manual backups taken by support for complex changes.

Retention and storage

Multiple recent restore points retained for safety.
Backups stored on separate storage away from your live site.
Access controlled on the server side for security.

Note: If you need to confirm the exact retention for your specific plan, open a support ticket and we will outline your current backup policy in writing.

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Server level backups vs plugin based backups

Many WordPress sites use backup plugins. On Yogi's VPS you also have server level backups that operate outside of WordPress.

Server level backups

Run from the hosting side, not inside WordPress.
Work even if WordPress is down or corrupted.
Cover both files and database together.

Plugin based backups

Run inside WordPress using a plugin that you manage.
Can target specific content or send backups to cloud storage.
May fail if WordPress is already broken or overloaded.

Tip: You can use a backup plugin for extra copies or for migration tasks, but you should always treat the server level backup on your account as the primary safety net for disaster recovery.

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How restores work when something goes wrong

When you need to roll back your site, we restore from a backup that was taken before the problem started. There are a few types of restores depending on what broke.

Full site restore

Files and database returned to a previous point in time.
Ideal when a major update or hack affects the entire site.
Reverts all recent changes since that backup was taken.

Partial restore options

Database only restore for content or settings problems.
Files only restore for theme or plugin file issues.
Targeted restore for specific directories when possible.

To start a restore you simply contact support with your domain, a description of the problem, and the approximate time things started to break. See the article "How to request a site restore" for a step by step walkthrough.

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Limits and best practices for safe backups

Restores are powerful but they are not a replacement for good habits. A few simple practices make your backup system much more effective.

What to keep in mind

Backups capture the state of your site at a point in time. Any content changes after that point are not included in that backup.
Large media libraries can increase backup time and storage, so consider offloading old media if your library is huge.
For high traffic ecommerce sites it is smart to schedule major changes during low traffic windows.
Let us know before performing big plugin or theme changes so we can confirm a recent backup is available.

Tip: If you know you are about to make a big change on your site, open a quick ticket and ask us to confirm the last successful backup time so you feel confident about the restore point.

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