Website Backup Strategy

Backups are your insurance against data loss. A good backup means quick recovery from hacking, failed updates, or accidental deletion.

The 3-2-1 rule

3 copies, 2 storage types, 1 off-site. Live server + hosting backup + local/cloud download.

What to back up

Files, databases, emails, and server configs. HostBay daily backups cover all automatically.

How often

Daily for most sites. More for eCommerce. Our plans include daily backups with 5-day retention.

Test your backups

Periodically restore to a test environment. Untested backups are unreliable backups.