> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.wcstudio.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating managing restoring snapshots

# 🧷 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.

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## 📍 Go to: WC Studio → Snapshots

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## 📸 Taking a Snapshot

Before making major changes, take a snapshot to preserve your current store state.

### ✅ Steps to Take a Snapshot

1. Go to the **Snapshots** panel.
2. Click **“Create Snapshot”**.
3. Give your snapshot a **name** (e.g. `Before Plugin Update`, `Launch-Ready`).
4. Add an optional **description**.
5. Click **Create Snapshot**.

📦 WC Studio will package your entire store environment, including:

* Files & folders
* Database
* PHP & WP settings
* Plugin/theme status
* Environment configuration

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## 📂 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.

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## ♻️ 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**.

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## 🧠 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

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## 💡 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