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Understanding snapshots
🧷 Understanding Snapshots
Snapshots in WC Studio are full-point-in-time captures of your store — including files, database, themes, plugins, and settings. They let you roll back, restore, or replicate a store exactly as it was at the time the snapshot was taken. Think of snapshots as ultra-powerful “save points” for your WooCommerce store.📍 Go to: WC Studio → Snapshots
🧠 What is a Snapshot?
A snapshot captures your entire store’s environment, including:- ✅ WordPress core
- ✅ WooCommerce and plugin data
- ✅ Theme files and settings
- ✅ Database content
- ✅ PHP and server settings
- ✅ Configuration and environment
🎯 When to Use Snapshots
- 💡 Before making major plugin or theme updates
- 🧪 Before testing new custom code
- 🛠 During site migrations or server experiments
- 🔁 Before cloning or duplicating a store
- ✅ After reaching a “perfect state” worth saving
📌 Snapshot vs. Backup
| Feature | Snapshot | Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Instant save/restore | Scheduled or manual |
| Use Case | Testing, rollback, duplication | Recovery, disaster protection |
| Includes | Files, DB, settings, environment | Files and/or DB only (based on config) |
| Location | WC Studio internal | Backup provider or local |