Install

Standard WordPress plugin install. Then run your first manual backup.

Step-by-step

Upload the Backuno plugin ZIP in WordPress → Plugins → Add New.
Activate the plugin.
Open Backuno in WP Admin.
Choose local backup folder (or keep default).
Click Start backup.

Recommended baseline

Keep at least 5 local backups (retention).
For real safety, enable a remote provider (Premium).
Prefer system cron for scheduled backups.

Scheduling (Premium)

WP-Cron works, but system cron is more reliable — especially for big sites.

WP-Cron

Use if you can’t set server cron. Backups run when the site receives traffic.

System cron (recommended)

Runs on a fixed schedule and is reliable even when the site has no traffic.

# Example: run every day at 02:15
15 2 * * * /usr/bin/php /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/backuno/cron.php

Replace the path to match your server. If your build uses WP-CLI or a specific endpoint, update accordingly.

Remote storage setup (Premium)

Configure one provider at a time. Test. Then enable retention.

Google Drive

Connect your Drive account and choose a folder for backups. Keep remote retention separate from local.

FTP

Use your own storage server. Configure host, username, password, and destination folder.

S3 / B2

Enter access keys, bucket name, and region/endpoint based on your provider.

Export workflow

For migrations, Backuno can generate an archive plus a separate installer pack. This avoids common WP execution issues during install on locked-down hosting.

Recommended export steps

Create a backup archive.
Generate the installer pack (separate ZIP).
Upload archive + installer pack to the destination server.
Run the installer from the new server environment.

If your production build uses specific filenames (e.g., backuno-*.zip + backuno-installer.zip), keep them consistent here.

Troubleshooting basics

Most “backup stuck” issues are hosting limits, file permissions, or lack of disk space.

Backups are slow on my host

Use system cron scheduling and remote storage. Reduce backup frequency, and ensure you have enough disk space.

Large database takes too long

Consider DB optimization and ensure your host allows long-running PHP processes for the backup runtime.

Remote upload fails

Check credentials, bucket/folder permissions, and provider rate limits. Test with a small backup first.

I see “Restore” but cannot restore

Restore execution is not released yet — it’s marked as Coming soon.

Documentation