=== JetBackup - Backup, Restore & Migrate === Plugin Name: JetBackup Contributors: backupguard, elialum Author: JetBackup Donate link: https://www.jetbackup.com/jetbackup-for-wordpress Tags: backup, restore, remote backup Requires at least: 6.0 Tested up to: 6.9.0 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 3.1.20.3 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Backup, restore, and migrate WordPress sites fast. Supports TAR, remote backups, multi schedules, and full multisite compatibility. == Description == JetBackup is a powerful, easy-to-use WordPress backup and migration plugin. Create full or partial backups, restore in 1 click, and migrate across domains or hosts. Supports TAR format, cloud storage, and full automation. Download **JetBackup premium versions** here: [https://www.jetbackup.com/jetbackup-for-wordpress](https://www.jetbackup.com/jetbackup-for-wordpress). [See JetBackup in Action Here!](https://youtu.be/IEyxa2zFS9o) ### **Free Features** - **Free Cloud Storage** - 2 GB of free off site [premium cloud storage](https://www.jetbackup.com/jetbackup-storage/) - **Unlimited backup** - create as many backups as you want, there is no limit - **Backup files, database or both** - you can backup your database or files, or both - **Unlimited restore** - restore any backup file whenever needed - **Download backup** - download your backup files for migration - **Import backup** - upload your backup file to restore it right away - **Backup cancellation** - cancel the backup process while it is not finished yet - **Manage backups** - delete backups, view backup or restore log - **Backup customization** - you choose which folders you want to backup - **Live progress** - precise progress of the current backup and restore process - **Export Backups** - Export backups to hosting control panels (supports cPanel & DirectAdmin) - **MultiSite** - Multisite support with selective subsite restore. - **Website migration** - migrate your website from one hosting/domain to another one - **Scheduled backup** - set the frequency and time to perform automatic backup - **Multiple scheduled profiles** - schedule your database and files to backup with different frequencies - **Backup retention** - specify the number of backups you want to keep on your server ### **Premium Features** - **Off Site Backups** - Support for offsite remote backup destinations: Amazon S3 (and compatible), FTP, SFTP, Google Drive, One Drive, DropBox, Box, pCloud – **24/7 Premium Support** – Industry-leading support with a **15-minute SLA**. ### **Documentation** The **documentation** can be found here: [https://www.jetbackup.com/jetbackup-for-wordpress](https://www.jetbackup.com/jetbackup-for-wordpress). ### **Why JetBackup?** – **No extra libraries required** – **Supports large websites** – **Uses TAR archives for efficient storage** – **Optimized for low-memory & shared hosting** – **Seamless migration with serialized data refactoring** ### **Minimum Requirements** – **WordPress**: 6.0 or higher – **PHP**: 7.4 or higher (requires zlib & cURL) ### **Support** [https://www.jetbackup.com/jetbackup-for-wordpress/support](https://www.jetbackup.com/jetbackup-for-wordpress/support) == Installation == ### **Installation Instructions** - For **JetBackup Free**, follow [these steps](https://www.jetbackup.com/jetbackup-for-wordpress/doc/install-jetbackup-free). - For **JetBackup Premium**, follow [these steps](https://www.jetbackup.com/jetbackup-for-wordpress/doc/install-jetbackup-pro). == Frequently Asked Questions == = Why is it important to back up my website? = Your website is at risk of data loss due to hacking, hardware failure, or accidental deletions. Regular backups ensure you can restore your website anytime. = How often should I create backups? = It depends on how frequently your website content changes. Daily backups are ideal for dynamic sites, while weekly backups may be sufficient for static websites. = What is included in the free version? = The free version allows unlimited backups and restores, migration capabilities, and local storage management. = Why upgrade to JetBackup Premium? = Premium users get cloud storage options, scheduled backups, priority support, and advanced backup management. = What are the minimum requirements? = JetBackup requires PHP 7.4+ and a Linux-based server for optimal performance. Windows is supported but may have limitations due to known PHP issues. = Is JetBackup suitable for migration? = Yes! JetBackup creates an exact snapshot of your website. When restored, it maintains the same state, making migrations effortless. == Screenshots == 1. Advanced Scheduling 2. Cloud Destinations 3. Customized Backups 4. Smart Migration 5. Feature Settings == Changelog == = 3.1.20.3 = * Improved CLI management commands (fixed validation issues, corrected argument handling). * Fixed schedule inconsistencies and next-run calculation issues. * Improved file handling and cleanup logic in upload processes. = 3.1.19.8 = * Improved compatibility when restoring WordPress.com / WP Cloud-powered backups to non–WP Cloud environments. * Socket API integration now shows clearer, more user-friendly compatibility check errors. * Imported backups are now indexed, allowing multiple restores from the same backup without re-uploading. * Reduced memory usage when indexing server-level backups with paginated fetching, socket timeouts, and progress tracking. * Fixed backup failures and queue corruption on systems with non-standard character encodings in file names. * Improved error logging – task errors are now visible in the job log within the GUI. * Improved execution time handling for systems with low PHP time limits (30 seconds). * Fixed potential timeout during compression on resource-constrained environments. * Settings validation now only applies to fields that were actually changed, preventing unchanged invalid values from blocking unrelated settings updates. = 3.1.18.9 = * Fix: Improved stability on some servers by preventing a rare cron crash. * Tweak: “Available disk space” in System Info is now hidden by default to avoid confusion on quota-based hosts (it may show server-wide free space instead of your quota). * Suppressed the WordPress multisite “Upgrade Network” admin notice inside JetBackup's pages * Fix: Hardened install initialization to avoid fatal errors if installation cannot complete. * Improved: Improved detection/compatibility for WP Cloud-powered platforms (WordPress.com / WP Cloud / Porkbun). * Fixed: Retention cleanup not running for hourly scheduled backups due to schedule types not being associated with snapshots * Fixed: Old JetBackup data directories from migrations no longer included in backups, reducing backup size inflation = 3.1.17.5 = * Expanded JetStorage support with additional regions (London, Copenhagen & New York) for improved global coverage. * Improved filesystem reliability with a new unified atomic-write layer used across progress, temp, and database metadata files. * Improved queue handling to prevent duplicate “Already in queue” messages for scheduled jobs and retention cleanup. * Hardened cron/command execution and crontab updates for more reliable shell handling across environments. = 3.1.16.1 = * Fixed A regression in 3.1.15.4 where exclude paths were not applied correctly when using the default data directory location, causing backups to include extra files and grow in size. = 3.1.15.4 = * Improved detection of WordPress installation root path. * Now shows a helpful message when critical PHP functions are missing or disabled. * Corrected weekly scheduling logic to properly support Sunday as a valid starting day. * Added verbosity for gzip operations to provide clearer information when an error occurs. * Added safety check to detect mismatched installations and automatically reset the data folder when needed. = 3.1.14.16 = * Added support for environments using SQL mode `ONLY_FULL_GROUP_BY`. * Added support for using an alternate `wp-config.php` path during restore. * Fixed an issue where the restore log console could crash the browser when displaying large logs. * Improved plugin activation checks to ensure required PHP extensions (like PDO) and minimum version requirements are met before activation. = 3.1.13.2 = * Added: POSIX availability safeguard to prevent fatal errors on systems without the POSIX extension (Needed for Socket API server level backups). * Improved Socket API (server-level backups) with built-in safeguards * Changed: Clarified JetBackup Storage usage description in the UI/help text for better understanding. = 3.1.12.3 = * Removed unnecessary front-end REST API entry point * Fixed issue with migrating schedules from legacy version 2 * Ensured temp folder is cleaned after a failed or aborted queue task * Disabled JetBackup server-level integration button when Socket API is unavailable to prevent confusion * Added destination file browser * Enhanced downloader class for improved performance and reliability * Limited nonce cookies to the admin area only to improve privacy = 3.1.11.1 = * Added ability to translate JetBackup WordPress integrated menu items * Ensured JetBackup SocketAPI integration is only available when supported by the server to prevent confusion * Fixed a restore bug causing a fatal error when the `pdo_mysql` driver is not enabled; added a warning in the System Info page * Fixed an issue causing "Memory limit exhausted" errors during downloads in some edge cases = 3.1.10.7 = * Added JetBackup Storage for remote backups - includes free storage tier and available to all users (free & premium) * Fixed an issue with the front-end REST API scheduler * Added a 'Backup Now' button in the backup listing page for improved usability * Database table list is now alphabetically sorted for easier navigation * Fixed a critical bug where excluding a database table could, in rare cases, lead to data loss * Fixed an edge case with parsing MySQL login credentials during the restore process * Added more plugins to the general tables/files default global excludes * Fixed a bug where adding a license key from the CLI did not work * Fixed some issues where downloading remote log files didn't work in some edge cases = 3.1.9.2 = * Improved the styling of the On/Off button for better visibility * Fixed an issue when importing backups created on local Windows XAMPP servers * Added an option to download logs from remote backups * Added the ability to view logs directly (not just download them) * Improved handling of language codes in the Moment.js library * Added an onboarding video for new users = 3.1.8.3 = * Fixed a bug to ensure that removing a snapshot no longer leaves behind orphaned items * Enhanced server-level cache handling for improved performance * Improved WP-CLI commands and overall usability * Backup log files are now sent compressed to the destination * Added support for email alerts with configurable frequency options * Added an option to define alternate MySQL port * Added progress to tar extract * Added an option to view log files instead of only downloading them = 3.1.7.9 = * Fully rewritten core, replacing the old BackupGuard plugin with code written by JetBackup team. * Refreshed design with an improved user experience. * Native support for TAR archives (replaces SGBP format). * Integration with JetBackup at the server level—restore backups from your hosting provider. * Smarter, more resilient system with resumable backup tasks. * Multi-destination, multi-schedule, and multi-retention support. * Intelligent scheduling: Prevents duplicate daily & weekly backups. * Export backups to hosting control panels (supports cPanel & DirectAdmin). * Full WP-CLI support for backup and restore commands. * Enhanced GUI security with two-factor authentication (2FA). * Daily WordPress core file integrity checks with admin notifications. * Support for background server-level cron jobs for large tasks. * Optimized for low-resource servers with minimal memory usage. * Smart exclusions: Automatically excludes known temp files and database data. * Option to clean up post revisions before each backup. * Support for four update tiers: Alpha, Edge, Release Candidate, Stable. * Multisite support with selective subsite restore. * Advanced queue system manages all backup & restore tasks efficiently. = 2.0.0 = * Plugin rebranded as "JetBackup" (formerly BackupGuard). * Introduced BackupGuard v2 core. = 1.0 = * Initial plugin release as "BackupGuard". == Upgrade Notice == = 3.1.5 = *Important:* This is a fully rewritten core, replacing the old BackupGuard plugin. == Features == ### **One-Click Backup** Perform full or custom backups with a single click. ### **Reliable Restores** Easily restore backups with a high success rate. ### **Download & Upload** Download backups or import them via our wizard. ### **Cloud Storage (Pro)** Automatically store backups on cloud platforms. ### **Automated Backups** Schedule automatic backups to run at set intervals. ### **Custom Backup Settings** Select specific files/folders for backup. ### **Server-Level Integration** Restore backups created by your hosting provider via JetBackup. ### **Background Mode** Run backups in low-priority mode for better performance. ### **Email Notifications** Receive alerts on backup success or failure. == Documentation == **Perform manual backup** If you want to create a backup manually, follow these steps: 1. Go to "Backup jobs" page 2. Click "Run now" on the default backup job. **Import backups from local computer** If you have an exported backup file in your PC and you want to import it into your website, follow these steps: 1. Go to "Backups" page 2. Click on "Import & Restore" and select your file from your local computer 3. Go to the kitchen, prepare a cup of coffee and watch the screen :) **Restore** Restoring is as easy as backing up. Just follow these instructions: 1. Go to "Backups" page 2. Choose your backup and click on the "Restore" button. [Full documentation](https://www.jetbackup.com/jetbackup-for-wordpress/doc)