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title: "Do I need a backup plugin?"
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# Do I need a backup plugin?

###### 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:

- Website files
- Databases
- 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](https://www.zone.ee/help/en/kb/backups-and-snapshots/#h2restorationh2) 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](https://www.zone.ee/help/en/kb/backups-and-snapshots/#h2backup-optionsh2).

###### 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:

- Server-level backups (files, databases, mailboxes)
- Zone+ application-based snapshots
- Automatic snapshots before WordPress updates

Using a separate backup plugin means:

- Unnecessary load on the website and server
- Additional disk space usage
- No meaningful added benefit

###### When should you create a snapshot yourself?

- Before installing a major plugin
- Before changing the theme
- 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.