UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin

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The UpdraftPlus Backup & Migration Plugin is trusted by the WordPress community to backup, restore and migrate their WordPress websites. UpdraftPlus is actively installed on more than 3 million websites around the world.

How to Take Backup with UpdraftPlus
     1.Go to Settings -> UpdraftPlus Backups

      2.Click Backup Now

      3.Tick:
           - Include database
           - Include files

       4.Click Backup Now again

How to Restore Backup

        1.Go to Settings -> UpdraftPlus Backups

         2.Scroll to Existing Backups

         3.Click Restore

         4.Select what to restore -> Next -> Restore

How to Migrate Site (Basic)

         1.Take backup on old site

         2.Upload backup files in Existing Backups

         3.Install UpdraftPlus on new site

         4.Click Restore

Step 2: Remove SMTP Plugins (Required)

• Deactivate and delete all SMTP / mail plugins to avoid local email errors.

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Step 3: Add Rules at Top of .htaccess

Add the following at the top of .htaccess:

FileETag None
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteRule \.(jpg|jpeg|png|gif|svg)$ http://localhost/download.PNG [NC,R,L]

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Step 4: Verify URLs & Database Access

• Check wp-config.php for correct:

  • Database name

  • Username

  • Password

• Check wp_options table:

  • siteurl

  • home

  • Ensure both use the correct local URL

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Step 5: Update Admin Email (Database)

• Update admin email directly in the wp_options table if required.

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Step 6: Reset Admin Password

• Change admin user password directly from the wp_users table.

• Login to WordPress Admin.

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Step 7: Save Permalinks

• Go to Settings → Permalinks

• Click Save Changes

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Step 8: Elementor Fix (If Elementor Site)

1. Go to Elementor → Tools

2. Click Sync Library

3. Click Regenerate Files & Data

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Step 9: Save Permalinks Again

• Go to Settings → Permalinks

• Click Save Changes again

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Step 10: Remove Cache Plugins (Optional)

• Deactivate and delete cache plugins (not mandatory for local).