> ## Documentation Index
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# Backups

# 🗂️ Backups

WC Studio’s backup system helps you protect your store by regularly saving your files and databases. You can configure custom backup schedules and view/download previous snapshots — all without relying on external plugins or manual exports.

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## 📍 Go to: WC Studio → Stores → Select a Store → Backups

Backups are available on **Business plans and above**. If you're on a lower-tier plan, you'll be prompted to **Upgrade Subscription** to enable this feature.

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## ⚙️ Backup Setting List

Create and manage scheduled backups based on your preferences.

### ➕ Add Backup Setting

When adding a new backup setting, you'll configure:

| Field         | Description                                                               |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Provider**  | Backup storage provider (WC Studio's default or third-party integrations) |
| **Database**  | Whether to include the store’s database in backups (✅ Recommended)        |
| **File**      | Whether to include store files (themes, plugins, media)                   |
| **Frequency** | How often backups are created (e.g. Daily, Weekly, Monthly)               |
| **Retention** | How many backups to retain before auto-deletion                           |
| **Time**      | Time of day to run the backup                                             |
| **Status**    | Enable or disable the setting                                             |

Once configured, the settings will appear in a list you can edit, delete, or disable.

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## 🗃️ Backup Table

This section shows all generated backups for the selected store.

| Column     | Description                                        |
| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **Sl**     | Serial number                                      |
| **Backup** | Auto-generated backup name or ID                   |
| **Type**   | What was included: Full, Database only, Files only |
| **Size**   | File size of the backup (e.g., 300 MB)             |
| **Date**   | When the backup was created                        |
| **Status** | Success, Failed, In-Progress                       |
| **Action** | Download, Restore, or Delete                       |

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## 💡 Pro Tips

* ✅ Schedule backups **daily** for high-traffic stores or active product catalogs
* ✅ Always take a **manual backup** before major updates or plugin installations
* ✅ Combine with **Snapshots** for layered rollback options
* ✅ Use the **Retention** feature to avoid clutter and storage overuse