How to save backups to a folder

Storing your backups directly within your WordPress hosting environment is straightforward with BackWPup. Here’s how to configure a local folder for storing your backups:

Selecting the Backup Folder

  1. Choose Folder Storage:
    • In the BackWPup settings, navigate to the storage options and select ‘Folder’ to save your backups locally.
    • Specify the path for the folder where the backups will be stored, typically within the wp-content directory of your WordPress installation.

Configuring Backup Retention

  • Backup Retention Settings:
    • Enter the maximum number of backup copies you wish to keep in the ‘Max backups to retain’ field.
    • When this limit is exceeded, the oldest backup will automatically be deleted to make space for new ones.
Ensure your settings are correct by running a backup to see if it appears in the specified folder.