How to backup my WordPress site (specifically on Google drive)?
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To backup your WordPress site and store it on Google Drive, you can follow these general steps:
a. Go to the Google Cloud Platform Console (https://console.cloud.google.com/).
b. Create a new project by clicking on the project drop-down menu and selecting “New Project.” Follow the prompts to set up your project.
c. Once your project is created, go to the “APIs & Services” -> “Library” section and search for the “Google Drive API.” Enable it for your project.
d. Next, go to “APIs & Services” -> “Credentials” and click on the “Create Credentials” button. Select “Service Account” as the credential type.
e. Fill in the required details and create the service account. Make sure you grant the “Project” -> “Editor” role to the service account.
f. After creating the service account, click on the “Manage Keys” button in the “Actions” column and add a new key. Choose the JSON format.
g. Download the JSON file containing your API credentials. Keep it safe, as you’ll need it in the next step.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to backup your WordPress site and store it on Google Drive using the UpdraftPlus plugin. Remember to regularly monitor your backups and perform occasional test restores to ensure the integrity of your data.
To backup your WordPress site and store it on Google Drive, you can follow these general steps:
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