Regular backups are essential for protecting your website's data from loss due to human error, hacking, or server failure. The Backup Scheduler is a tool in your hosting control panel that automates this process, creating copies of your files and databases without manual intervention.

To configure it, you typically need to specify:

• What to back up: Choose between full site backups, specific directories, or only databases.
• Frequency: Set daily, weekly, or monthly intervals. For active sites, daily or weekly is recommended.
• Storage location: Select an off-server destination (like cloud storage) for maximum safety.
• Retention policy: Decide how many backup versions to keep before automatic deletion.

After setup, the system runs automatically in the background. Always test a restoration from your scheduled backups periodically to ensure they work correctly. This simple, proactive step provides peace of mind and is a cornerstone of responsible website management.