Website files
Application code, uploads, themes, plugins, configuration files, and other content needed to rebuild the site.
Coverage
What a website backup should cover
A useful backup is one you can rebuild the whole site from. Make sure each of these is included.
Databases
Export the databases separately or use a backup method that captures a consistent copy alongside the files.
Email and DNS
If email is hosted with the website, plan how to preserve mailboxes and messages. Keep a record of DNS settings and domain access.
Independent storage
Keep at least one copy outside the hosting account, restrict access, and periodically verify that it can be restored.
Routine
A practical backup routine
Work through the routine and tick off each step. Your progress is remembered on this device.
Set your targets
Decide how much recent data you can afford to lose and how quickly the site must be restored.
Back up before changes
Back up before application updates, migrations, or major content changes.
Store copies separately
Keep dated copies in a separate location, with access limited to trusted administrators.
Test a restore
Test restoring a copy in a safe environment; an untested archive may not be usable.
Review retention
Review retention and deletion practices so old copies do not remain accessible indefinitely.
HostRomeo backup details: HostRomeo’s site advertises weekly backups, while its Terms of Service describe backups as a convenience and say customers are responsible for maintaining their own copies. Confirm the current retention period, what data is covered, restore availability, and any restore charges for your specific plan. Read the Terms of Service and contact support before relying on provider backups as your only copy.
Before you rely on it
Questions to ask your provider
Get clear answers to these before an emergency, so you know exactly what you can recover and how.
Ask HostRomeo support- How often are backups created, and how long are they retained?
- Are files, databases, and email included?
- Can I request a restore myself, and are there fees or limits?
- Can I download or export a backup?
- Are backups stored separately from the server hosting my website?
Confirm backup coverage for your plan
Ask support about the backup schedule and restore process before you need to recover data.
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