Getting started

How to install UpdraftPlus (free version)

Installing the free version of UpdraftPlus is just like any other WordPress plugin and it’s very easy to do.

1. Search for UpdraftPlus in the plugins directory

Section titled 1. Search for UpdraftPlus in the plugins directory
  • Log into your website
  • Go to the Plugins in the WordPress dashboard menu
  • Click the Add New Plugin button
  • Type ‘UpdraftPlus’ into the Search Plugins text field
Search 'UpdraftPlus' in plugin search bar
  • Click Install Now
  • Click Activate
  • Go to Settings >> UpdraftPlus Backups

From here you can explore the settings and perform your first back up.

UpdraftPlus Backup/Restore tab

Our plugins

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