Setting Up Database-Only Backups

This article explains how to create database-only backups on Web60, which back up your site content without images and files.

What are database-only backups?

A database-only backup saves your WordPress content (pages, posts, settings, comments) but excludes files like images, themes, and uploads. These backups are much smaller and faster to create than full site backups.

Database backups are useful when:

• You only need to save content changes
• You want faster backup creation
• You have limited backup storage space
• Your images and files rarely change

Setting up database-only backups

Step 1: Access your Web60 portal

1. Log into your Web60 account
2. Click on your website name to open the dashboard
3. Find the "Backups" section in the left menu

Step 2: Create a new backup schedule

1. Click "Backup Settings" or "Schedule Backups"
2. Click "Add New Schedule" or similar button
3. Give your backup schedule a name like "Database Daily"
4. Choose how often you want database backups (daily, weekly, etc.)

Step 3: Select database-only option

1. Look for backup type options
2. Select "Database Only" instead of "Full Site Backup"
3. Choose what time you want the backup to run
4. Set how many database backups to keep (we recommend 7-14)

Step 4: Save and test

1. Click "Save Schedule" to activate your database backups
2. Click "Run Now" to test your first database backup
3. Wait a few minutes for the backup to complete
4. Check that the backup appears in your backup list

Managing your database backups

Database backups appear in your backup list with a "DB" label or similar marker. You can download your backup files or restore your website from a backup just like full site backups.

Database backups work well alongside less frequent full site backups. Consider keeping both types - daily database backups for content changes and weekly full backups for complete protection.

If you're still stuck, contact Web60 support through your portal dashboard. Include your website name and describe what's not working.

FAQ

Q: Will database-only backups save my images and uploaded files?

A: No, database-only backups only save your content, settings, and text. Images, themes, and uploaded files are not included.

Q: How much smaller are database backups compared to full site backups?

A: Database backups are typically 10-50 times smaller than full site backups, depending on how many images and files your website has.

Q: Can I restore my entire website from a database-only backup?

A: You can restore your content, pages, and settings, but you'll lose any images or files added since your last full site backup.

Q: How often should I create database-only backups?

A: Daily database backups work well for most websites. If you update content frequently, you might want them twice daily.

Q: Do database backups include my WordPress plugins and themes?

A: Database backups include plugin settings and theme customizations, but not the actual plugin and theme files themselves.

Q: Can I have both database-only and full site backup schedules running?

A: Yes, you can run multiple backup schedules. Many users combine daily database backups with weekly full site backups.

Q: What happens if I need files from a database-only backup?

A: Database-only backups don't contain files. You'll need to restore from your most recent full site backup or re-upload files manually.