Do I need to use a separate backup plugin for my WordPress (or other application)?
Short answer: no. On the Zone platform, backup and restore are already taken care of.
Below we explain how it works and why a separate plugin (e.g. Updraft, BoldGrid, Total Upkeep, etc.) is not necessary.
Automatic backups are already in place
All our virtual server customers automatically receive backups of:
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Website files
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Databases
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Mailboxes
Backups are retained for up to 14 days (this can be extended to 30 days with the Pro package).
If something happens (a file is deleted, the site breaks, data is lost), we can restore it from a backup if needed. Restoration is a paid service, but it is always available as a safety net.
Zone+ creates application-based snapshots
If you use WordPress, PrestaShop, Joomla, or another application installed via Zone+, you also have access to an even more convenient solution — application-based snapshots.
Why don’t you need a separate backup plugin?
Backup plugins essentially do the same thing as snapshots — they create backups.
On our platform, this is already covered by:
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Server-level backups (files, databases, mailboxes)
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Zone+ application-based snapshots
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Automatic snapshots before WordPress updates
Using a separate backup plugin means:
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Unnecessary load on the website and server
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Additional disk space usage
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No meaningful added benefit
When should you create a snapshot yourself?
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Before installing a major plugin
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Before changing the theme
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Before minor or major development work
Creating a snapshot takes just a moment and gives you peace of mind that you can restore your site if necessary.