MainWP Buddy GPL v5.0.1 Extension

MainWP Buddy GPL Extension Overview

The MainWP Buddy Extension integrates the BackupBuddy Plugin with your MainWP Dashboard, providing an easy way to manage backups across all your child sites. BackupBuddy is one of the most popular WordPress backup plugins, and this extension allows you to control its settings, schedule backups, and restore sites directly from your MainWP Dashboard. You can also choose to use the MainWP Buddy Extension as your primary backup option, replacing the default MainWP backup screens with the BackupBuddy interface for a streamlined experience.

Key Features of MainWP Buddy GPL Extension

1. Run Multiple Types of Backups

• Database, Files-Only, or Complete Backups:
  You can run different types of backups, such as database-only, files-only, or complete backups, based on your needs. The extension allows you to customize backup types for each child site or set a uniform backup type across all sites.

2. Download Zip Files

• Backup Downloads:
  After a backup completes, you can download a zip file of your entire WordPress site. This makes it easy to store and access your backups offline. You can also download all previous backups from any child site directly from your MainWP Dashboard.

3. Set It & Forget It

• Automatic Backups:
  Set up automatic backups to run at various intervals, including hourly, twice daily, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. You can configure the same backup schedule for all your sites or set different schedules for individual sites based on their needs.

4. Store Files Safely Off-site

• Remote Storage Options:
  BackupBuddy allows you to automatically send backup files to several remote storage locations such as BackupBuddy Stash, Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, and more. You can configure off-site storage for all your sites in one place or set specific storage options for individual sites.

5. Restore or Move with ImportBuddy

• Restore Your Site:
  BackupBuddy includes ImportBuddy, a tool that simplifies the restoration or migration of your WordPress site. ImportBuddy guides you step by step through the process, allowing you to restore themes, plugins, widgets, and all other site data.
• Setup ImportBuddy from Dashboard:
  You can set up ImportBuddy information directly from your MainWP Dashboard, making the restoration or migration process even more seamless.

6. Individual File Restore

• Restore Specific Files:
  You can view the contents of text-based files (e.g., .php, .html, .htaccess) and restore individual files to their original location. This feature is useful for situations where you need to “undelete” or roll back a specific file.

7. Database Rollback

• Rollback Database Changes:
  If you accidentally delete a post, page, or comment, you can easily roll back your WordPress database to a previous state with just a few clicks. This feature is accessible directly from your MainWP Dashboard, making it easy to recover lost content.

8. Email Notifications

• Stay Informed:
  Get notified when BackupBuddy finishes a backup or requires attention. You can set up email notifications for all your sites from one central location on your MainWP Dashboard, ensuring you always have up-to-date backups.

Benefits of Using MainWP Buddy Extension

• Centralized Backup Management:
  Control all your backups from one central dashboard. Manage schedules, remote storage, and notifications for all your child sites in a single place.
• Easy Restoration:
  BackupBuddy’s ImportBuddy tool simplifies the restoration or migration of your sites, guiding you through each step to ensure a smooth process.
• Custom Backup Schedules:
  Set up automated backups that suit your specific needs, whether you need backups to run every hour, every day, or on a custom schedule.
• Comprehensive Backup Options:
  BackupBuddy offers a range of backup options, including database-only, files-only, and complete backups, giving you flexibility in how you protect your sites.
• Off-site Storage:
  Keep your backups safe by sending them to remote storage services like Amazon S3, Google Drive, and Dropbox, ensuring that your data is always secure.
• Quick File and Database Recovery:
  Restore individual files or rollback your entire database with ease, minimizing downtime and preventing data loss.

Conclusion

The MainWP Buddy Extension provides a comprehensive solution for managing backups across your network of WordPress sites. With BackupBuddy integration, you can automate backups, store them off-site, and easily restore or migrate your sites when needed. The extension’s user-friendly features, such as automatic backup scheduling, individual file restore, and database rollback, make it an essential tool for maintaining the safety and integrity of your websites. By using this extension, you can ensure your websites are always backed up and protected from potential disasters.