🧷 Taking, Managing & Restoring Snapshots
WC Studio Snapshots allow you to save, restore, and reapply your store’s exact state — including database, files, plugins, themes, and settings. Whether you’re testing, updating, or troubleshooting, snapshots give you instant control with zero risk.📍 Go to: WC Studio → Snapshots
📸 Taking a Snapshot
Before making major changes, take a snapshot to preserve your current store state.✅ Steps to Take a Snapshot
- Go to the Snapshots panel.
- Click “Create Snapshot”.
- Give your snapshot a name (e.g.
Before Plugin Update,Launch-Ready). - Add an optional description.
- Click Create Snapshot.
- Files & folders
- Database
- PHP & WP settings
- Plugin/theme status
- Environment configuration
📂 Managing Snapshots
All your snapshots will appear in a list under the Snapshots dashboard.| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Snapshot Name | The custom name you assigned |
| Created On | Date & time the snapshot was taken |
| Size | Total size of the snapshot package |
| Status | Success / In-Progress / Failed |
| Actions | Restore / Clone / Delete |
🛠 Snapshot Actions
- Restore: Instantly roll your store back to this point.
- Clone: Use this snapshot to launch a new identical store.
- Delete: Permanently remove the snapshot from your archive.
🧠 Snapshots are isolated per store, but can be reused across stores with the Clone option.
♻️ Restoring a Snapshot
Restoring will replace your current store state with the saved snapshot.⚠️ Important Notes:
- The restore process is instant and irreversible.
- Always take a snapshot of the current state before restoring.
- It includes both database and file changes.
🧠 When to Use Snapshots
- 🔁 Before trying a new plugin or code snippet
- 🧪 For testing design or feature changes
- 🛠 During server-level updates or PHP version changes
- 🧼 As a safety net before deleting or replacing content
💡 Pro Tips
- ✅ Name snapshots clearly for easy reference (e.g.
Pre-Redesign,Q1 Launch,Clean Base) - ✅ Pair snapshots with your Configurations for rapid setup + rollback
- ✅ Use Clone from Snapshot to build staging environments instantly