What Is Backora
Backora is a WordPress backup and restore plugin designed for OCI Object Storage and local server backups. It supports full and incremental backup modes, database-only backups, schedule automation, backup lock policies, restore from wp-admin, and operational tools like Backup Browser and Backup Diff Viewer.
Feature Map By Tab
| Tab | Purpose | Primary Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | Status and recent backup health | View status, recent backups, server time |
| Backup & Restore | Main backup operations | Create backup, lock/delete/download, restore |
| Database Backups | Database-only backup workflows | Full DB backup, selected-table backup |
| Backup Browser | Inspect backup internals | Browse files/folders, compare table row counts |
| Backup Diff Viewer | Compare two backups | File add/remove/modify, plugin/theme change, DB schema diff |
| Schedules | Automation | Hourly/daily/custom schedules, run-now, enable/disable |
| Settings | Storage/security policy | OCI config, encryption, retention, email, uninstall purge |
| Logs | Operation observability | Per-operation logs with detail view |
Backup Flow (High Level)
- Scope resolution from backup mode and selected checkboxes.
- File scan and optional incremental diff calculation.
- File archive creation (
files.zip). - Database export (
database.sql) when DB scope is enabled. - Bundle creation (
.zip) and optional encryption (.bkor). - Copy to destination: Local, OCI, or Both.
- Retention cleanup and operation logging.
Backup naming includes website name + WordPress-time timestamp + backup type.
Restore Flow (High Level)
- Choose source backup (local or OCI object).
- Download if remote; decrypt if encrypted.
- Extract bundle contents.
- Restore files and database from package components.
- Track progress and write unified operation logs.
Security Model
- OCI credentials and encryption key are stored encrypted in WordPress options.
- Uninstall purge behavior is opt-in via settings.
- Backup locks prevent retention from deleting protected backups.
- Admin actions are nonce-protected and require admin capabilities.
If encryption is enabled, keep a secure copy of your encryption key. Without it, encrypted
backups cannot be restored.
Support & Help
If you need direct assistance beyond this documentation, the Backora Support Center is available to help. From the Support Center you can:
- Submit a support ticket — describe your issue and our team will respond.
- Track ticket status — view and follow up on your open tickets at any time.
- Live chat — chat with our support team in real time for urgent or quick questions.