MainWP BackUpWordPress Extension 5.0

The MainWP BackUpWordPress Extension is an older, specific add-on for the MainWP Dashboard (the self-hosted WordPress management system) that integrates with the popular BackUpWordPress plugin.

MainWP is designed for managing multiple WordPress sites from a single centralized dashboard. Its backup extensions allow you to control the backup settings of all your "Child Sites" without needing to log into each one individually.

Here is a breakdown of its purpose and key features:

🌟 Core Purpose

The extension connects your MainWP Dashboard to the separate BackUpWordPress plugin installed on your managed child sites. It allows you to centrally manage, schedule, and execute backups using BackUpWordPress's core functionality.

⚙️ Key Features and Functionality

Centralized Control:

Manage all BackUpWordPress settings for all connected websites directly from your MainWP Dashboard.

Set up, modify, or delete backup schedules across multiple child sites simultaneously.

Scheduling:

Create scheduled backups (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly) for your child sites.

Control the start time for scheduled backups.

Backup Scope:

Select the type of backup to run: Database and Files, Files Only, or Database Only.

Storage & Management:

Control the number of backups to store on the server.

Since the premium version of BackUpWordPress supports offsite storage (like Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon S3, etc.), this MainWP extension allows you to manage those settings from your central hub.

Dashboard Integration:

You can optionally set the MainWP BackUpWordPress Extension as your primary backup system. This replaces the default MainWP backup screens with the extension's interface, helping to keep your dashboard focused on your preferred backup method.

⚠️ Note on Availability

It is important to note that the MainWP platform regularly updates its available extensions and integrations. While the BackUpWordPress extension was a prominent option for many years, MainWP now offers integrations for other popular backup plugins, including:

MainWP UpdraftPlus Extension

MainWP Solid Backups Extension

MainWP Time Capsule Extension

BackWPup Integration – BETA

If you are a new MainWP user, you may find that the other, more recently updated backup extensions are recommended over the older BackUpWordPress option.

Would you like to know more about the UpdraftPlus or WPvivid integration, which are currently very popular MainWP backup extensions?