Professional WordPress database backup and restore plugin. Create, export, migrate, and restore your WordPress site with one click.

Krasen Slavov

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Backup Copilot is a powerful yet simple WordPress database backup and restore plugin that helps you create secure backup points, migrate your website, and restore your WordPress installation with ease.
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>One-Click Database Backup – Create complete WordPress database backups instantly</li>
<li>Site Migration Made Easy – Export and import your entire WordPress site to any location</li>
<li>Instant Restore – Roll back to any backup point with a single click</li>
<li>Advanced Backup Options – Customize what gets backed up (database, themes, plugins, media)</li>
<li>Find & Replace URLs – Automatically update URLs when migrating to new domain</li>
<li>WordPress Multisite Support – Full support for WordPress multisite installations</li>
<li>Secure Storage – Backups stored in hidden <code>.bkps</code> directory</li>
<li>Progress Tracking – Real-time backup creation progress</li>
<li>Access Control – Limit plugin access to specific admin users</li>
<li>Zero Configuration – Works out of the box with sensible defaults</li>
</ul>
<h3>Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Website Migrations – Move your WordPress site to a new host or domain</li>
<li>Development Workflow – Create restore points during development</li>
<li>Site Transfers – Clone your site to staging or production environments</li>
<li>Pre-Update Safety – Backup before WordPress core, theme, or plugin updates</li>
<li>Client Handoffs – Transfer WordPress sites between developers</li>
<li>Regular Backups – Create scheduled backup points for peace of mind</li>
</ul>
<h3>How It Works</h3>
Creating Backups
<ol>
<li>Click “Create” to store backup on server</li>
<li>Click “Export” to download backup immediately</li>
<li>Add optional notes to identify your backups</li>
<li>Use advanced options to customize backup contents</li>
</ol>
Migrating Your Site
<ol>
<li>Export backup from source site</li>
<li>Install Backup Copilot on destination site</li>
<li>Upload backup file</li>
<li>Restore with one click</li>
</ol>
Managing Backups
<ul>
<li>View all backups with creation date and size</li>
<li>Download individual components (database, wp-content)</li>
<li>Generate full backup archives for transfer</li>
<li>Restore any backup point instantly</li>
<li>Delete old backups to save space</li>
</ul>
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<h3>ADVANCED OPTIONS</h3>
Customize your backups with powerful advanced options:
<ul>
<li>Save .htaccess – Include server configuration in backups</li>
<li>Save wp-config.php – Include WordPress configuration</li>
<li>Find & Replace URLs – Update database URLs for migrations (export only)</li>
<li>Media Library – Include/exclude wp-content/uploads</li>
<li>Themes – Include active and inactive themes</li>
<li>Plugins – Include active and inactive plugins</li>
<li>Must-Use Plugins – Include wp-content/mu-plugins</li>
<li>Cache – Include/exclude wp-content/cache</li>
<li>3rd-party Backups – Include other backup plugin files</li>
<li>Database – Include/exclude database tables</li>
<li>WP-Content – Include/exclude entire wp-content directory</li>
</ul>
<h3>WORDPRESS MULTISITE SUPPORT</h3>
Full WordPress multisite compatibility:
<ul>
<li>Super Admin – Create full network backups from main site</li>
<li>Site Admin – Create site-specific backups with own database tables</li>
<li>Granular Access – Control which admin users can access Backup Copilot</li>
<li>Network Isolation – Each site’s backups remain separate</li>
</ul>
<h3>USER ACCESS CONTROL</h3>
Restrict plugin access for enhanced security:
<ul>
<li>Enable/disable access per admin user</li>
<li>Perfect for multi-admin WordPress sites</li>
<li>Control access in WordPress multisite networks</li>
<li>Manage permissions from user profile pages</li>
</ul>
<h3>TECHNICAL DETAILS</h3>
<ul>
<li>Maximum Backup Size: 500MB (optimal for most shared hosting)</li>
<li>Storage Location: Hidden <code>.bkps</code> directory in WordPress root</li>
<li>Database Engine: Uses mysqldump via PHP for reliable exports</li>
<li>Compression: ZIP compression for efficient storage</li>
<li>Naming: UUID-based backup identification</li>
<li>Security: WP nonce verification, capability checks, sanitized inputs</li>
</ul>
<h3>REQUIREMENTS</h3>
Your server must meet these requirements:
<ul>
<li>PHP ZipArchive extension</li>
<li>Database connection with backup privileges</li>
<li>Write permissions on WordPress root directory</li>
<li>Write permissions on wp-content directory</li>
</ul>
The plugin will display status checks on the main page. If any check fails, contact your hosting provider.
<h3>DOCUMENTATION</h3>
For detailed documentation, video tutorials, and support visit: 
<a href="https://krasenslavov.com/plugins/backup-copilot/" rel="nofollow ugc">Backup Copilot Documentation</a>
<h3>BACKUP COPILOT PRO</h3>
Coming soon with premium features:
<ul>
<li>Cloud Storage – Save backups to Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon S3</li>
<li>Scheduled Backups – Automated daily, weekly, monthly backups</li>
<li>Email Notifications – Get notified when backups complete</li>
<li>WP to Multisite – Convert standard WordPress to multisite</li>
<li>PHP Configuration Manager – Manage PHP settings from WordPress admin</li>
<li>Larger Backups – Support for sites over 500MB</li>
<li>Priority Support – Get help directly from the developer</li>
</ul>
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