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Storing Your Backup to Local Server

In Duplicator Lite, backups are stored in the backups-dup-lite directory, located inside the wp-content folder.

In Duplicator Pro, backups are stored in the backups-dup-pro directory within the wp-content folder by default. However, the Pro version also allows you to set a custom storage path for your backups. This feature is especially useful if you prefer to organize backups in a specific location or store them outside the default directory.

In This Article

Storing Backup to Local Server

Begin with creating a new storage provider. Navigate to Duplicator Pro » Storage » and click on Add New:

Then, name the new storage. Using the Type dropdown menu, choose Local:

Provide the full path on your local server to where you would like to store your backup. Leave the Filter Protection check-box checked. You can also enter the number of backups you want to persist for this storage location.

Where to store backups on your hosting server?

The folder can be either a child of the home directory (/home/uxxxx/domains/example.com/public_html) or be outside it as well.

On Linux servers, start with ‘/’ (e.g. /mypath).
On Windows, use drive letters (e.g. E:/mypath).

If you are unsure of the path, contact your hosting provider.

Note: This will not store the backup on your local computer unless the website itself is hosted on your local machine.

More Details on Settings

Storage FolderNot all server paths are supported on the local server, as they can conflict with existing WordPress core functionality or other themes and plugins. Below is a list of paths that can not be used as a backup path.

Locations that are not allowed
Directly to the site WordPress root
An already existing ‘Local Server’ path
An already existing folder in wp-content (must delete first)

Text not allowed in storage folder input
/wp-admin/
/wp-includes/
/wp-content/plugins/
/wp-content/themes/
/wp-content/upgrade/
/wp-content/backups-dup-lite/
/wp-content/backups-dup-pro/
Filter ProtectionWhen checked, this will exclude the ‘Storage Folder’ provided directly above and all of its content and sub-folders from being included in a backup build. This setting is highly recommended, and failure to check this option can lead to build failures.
Max BackupsSpecify the number of backups to keep in ‘Storage Folder’. Setting 10 will keep the last 10 backups. Set to 0 for no limit. It is recommended to keep this number low. Storing too many backups can lead to space allocation issues, especially if you’re limited for disk space.
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