Database Backups

WPGrip can create and restore MySQL database backups for your WordPress sites over SSH.

Creating a Backup

1. Go to Backups in the sidebar (or a specific site’s backup page)
2. Click Create Backup
3. Select the site
4. The backup runs immediately as a background job

WPGrip uses wp db export over SSH to dump the database, then transfers the file via SFTP.

Backup Limits

The number of backups you can store depends on your plan:

Plan	Backup Limit
Basic	20
Pro	60
Agency	Unlimited
Enterprise	Unlimited

Restoring a Backup

1. Find the backup in the Backups list
2. Click Restore
3. Confirm the action

DANGER

Restoring a backup overwrites the current database on the target site. This cannot be undone. Always create a fresh backup before restoring an older one.

Backup Contents

Backups include:

• ✅ Full MySQL database dump
• ❌ Files are not included (use Git deployments for code)

Data Retention

Backups are retained as long as your account is active. Old backups count toward your plan’s backup limit.

TIP

For critical sites, we recommend also maintaining your own backup strategy (e.g., server-level snapshots) in addition to WPGrip backups.