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Backup & Restore

Backup & Restore Local backups and restores for database and files, with checks, logs, and history in PowerSuite.

Local backups and restores for database and files, with checks, logs, and history in PowerSuite.

  • Modifies the admin menu or toolbar.
  • Uses scheduled tasks (WP-Cron) for background work.
  • Managed from a dedicated admin page under WP PowerSuite.
  • Sent via WP PowerSuite Backup & Restore.
  • Backup Contents.
  • Error Log.
  • Pre-check completed. Starting backup….

Enable it if:

  • You specifically need: Local backups and restores for database and files, with checks, logs, and history in PowerSuite.
  • You want this Site Tools feature without installing a separate plugin for it.

Options you can configure for this module include:

  • Sent via WP PowerSuite Backup & Restore
  • Backup Contents
  • Error Log
  • Pre-check completed. Starting backup…
  • Exporting database…
  • Creating archive (Plugins)…
  • Creating archive (Themes)…
  • Creating archive (Uploads)…
  1. Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
  2. Open Site Tools or search for “Backup & Restore”.
  3. Toggle Backup & Restore on.
  4. Confirm your WP PowerSuite license is active.
  5. Open the module settings / admin page and save.

Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.

  • Confirm Backup & Restore is enabled under WP PowerSuite -> Modules -> Site Tools.
  • Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
  • ✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
  • ❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings and license, then look for another plugin doing the same job.
  • No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
  • Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
  • Locked / inactive. Activate a valid WP PowerSuite license.
  • Unexpected side effect. Toggle Backup & Restore off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.
What does Backup & Restore do?

Local backups and restores for database and files, with checks, logs, and history in PowerSuite.

Does Backup & Restore require a PRO license?

Yes. Backup & Restore is a PRO module and needs an active WP PowerSuite license.

Where do I manage Backup & Restore?

After enabling it, open its dedicated page under WP PowerSuite.

How do I turn Backup & Restore off?

Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find Backup & Restore, and toggle it off.

Developer notes (hooks & filters)

Source: modules/backup-restore/early-bootstrap.php, modules/backup-restore/includes/BackupEmailBuilder.php, modules/backup-restore/includes/BackupService.php, modules/backup-restore/module.php, modules/backup-restore/views/admin-page.php, modules/backup-restore/views/restore-screen.php, modules/backup-restore/views/schedule-tab.php, modules/backup-restore/views/settings-tab.php. Boot: admin · context: admin, ajax, cron.

Hooks (non-exhaustive): cron_schedules, wpps_br_scheduled_backup, admin_menu, admin_enqueue_scripts, wp_ajax_wpps_br_precheck, wp_ajax_wpps_br_backup_step, wp_ajax_wpps_br_backup_abort, wp_ajax_wpps_br_restore_tick, wp_ajax_wpps_br_restore_step, wp_ajax_nopriv_wpps_br_restore_tick, wp_ajax_nopriv_wpps_br_restore_step, wp_ajax_wpps_br_restore_precheck, wp_ajax_wpps_br_restore_abort, wp_ajax_nopriv_wpps_br_restore_abort, wp_ajax_wpps_br_delete_backup, wp_ajax_wpps_br_rescan.