Installing the free version of Backups provides reliable, automated protection for your CMS Made Simple database and files.

1. Install

• Log into your CMS Made Simple admin panel
• Go to Site Admin >> Module Manager
• Click the Available Modules tab
• Click on the B tab
• Click on Download & Install next to Backups

2. Configure Backups

• Go to Site Admin >> Backups >> Settings
• Select which components to include in backups:
  • Database
  • Modules
  • Templates / Assets
  • Uploads
  • Core Files
• Configure your backup schedule (minutes, hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Define retention limits and exclusion rules if required

Backups will run in the background using CmsJobManager, ensuring non-blocking execution without affecting live site performance.

3. Create and Restore Backups

• Click Create Backup to generate an on-demand restore point
• Monitor progress using the real-time status indicators
• Restore the full site or select individual components when needed
• Review restore history and logs for auditing purposes

All backups are stored locally in uploads/._backups/ with .zip compression for efficient storage.

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