How to Backup your Wordpress Blog

Posted on January 31, 2008
Filed Under DIY, Internet, Software |

There are a couple of ways to back up your wordpress blog. If you are hosting your own wordpress blog (sometimes referred to wordpress.org and not wordpress.com) you can backup your database your webhosts admin controls. You can also backup your blog by exporting your posts and comments. This is what I am going to show you how to do today - it only takes 5 easy steps.

Step One: Log into Wordpress: This should take you to your wordpress dashboard.

Step Two: Click on the Manage tab: From the dashboard select the manage tab.

Click on the Manage Tab

Step Three: Click on the Export Tab: from the mange screen select the export tab.

Select the Export Tab

Step Four: Select Authors and Click Download Export File: If your blog only has one author or if you want to back up all the authors select all and click download export file.

Download Export File

Step Five: Save File to Disk: Since this is an .xml file you want to tell your browser to save the file to your hard drive as opposed to opening it in the browser.

Save File to Disk




I was using firefox, however if you are using internet explorer the process should be similar. However, please - please - please consider using firefox, it will make the world a better place.

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