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How to restore backups from other WordPress backup plugins

1. Install and activate UpdraftPlus​

If you haven’t already, purchase UpdraftPlus Premium and follow the simple installation instructions.

2. Open the UpdraftPlus plugin​

Go to the WordPress ‘Settings’ menu and open ‘UpdraftPlus Backups’.

WordPress settings menu

3. Download backups from your previous plugin:​

Download the backup file from the backup plugin you were using before switching to UpdraftPlus.

If you were using the BackupWordPress plugin,  follow our guide on how to restore a ‘BackupWordPress’ backup using UpdraftPlus Premium.

4. Go to the ‘Backup / Restore’ tab​

Navigate to the UpdraftPlus settings in your WordPress dashboard.
Click on the ‘Backup/Restore’ tab.

UpdraftPlus 'Backup / restore' tab

5. Upload your backup file​

Scroll down to the ‘Existing backups’ section and click the ‘Upload backup files’ button.

Select the backup file from your computer. You can upload zip files or other supported formats.

In the 'Existing backups' section select 'Upload backup files' button or drag and drop files from your computer to upload them

6. Scan for backup files​

After uploading, UpdraftPlus will scan the file and recognize the backup format.

7. Restore your backup​

Click the ‘Restore’ button to begin the restoration process. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the restoration.