Backup FAQ

Q. When a Database only backup is restored, will the file system stay intact and be untouched?
A. Yes, when a db-only backup is restored, nothing will happen to existing files like media files, plugins, or themes

Q. When restoring images from a backup, are the images added to the existing images in the uploads folder, and will existing images be preserved?
A. No, the whole uploads folder will be deleted before restoring the backup. After that, all images from the backup file will be copied to the uploads folder.

Updated on July 18, 2023

Rene Hermenau

Author: Rene Hermenau

About the author: René Hermenau is the founder of WP STAGING. He works on WordPress backups, staging, migrations, database handling, and safe deployment workflows.