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This is where a WordPress backup viewer comes in ... <a title=\"How to View a WordPress Backup as a Website (Easiest Way)\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/xn--adrimadiseo-beb.com\/uncategorized\/how-to-view-a-wordpress-backup-as-a-website-easiest-way\/\" aria-label=\"M\u00e1s en How to View a WordPress Backup as a Website (Easiest Way)\">Leer m\u00e1s<\/a>","datePublished":"2024-12-11","dateModified":"2024-12-11","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/xn--adrimadiseo-beb.com\/author\/mitzamitza-es\/#Person","name":"adrimadise\u00f1o","url":"https:\/\/xn--adrimadiseo-beb.com\/author\/mitzamitza-es\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4f04015a3698191a873267b006e8e8789ce30b6ee841a5518a6033860d50fe16?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4f04015a3698191a873267b006e8e8789ce30b6ee841a5518a6033860d50fe16?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"adrimadise\u00f1o.com","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/xn--adrimadiseo-beb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cropped-logo_adrima.png","url":"https:\/\/xn--adrimadiseo-beb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cropped-logo_adrima.png","width":450,"height":90}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/xn--adrimadiseo-beb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-a-wordpress-backup-as-a-website-og.png","url":"https:\/\/xn--adrimadiseo-beb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-a-wordpress-backup-as-a-website-og.png","height":1080,"width":1920},"url":"https:\/\/xn--adrimadiseo-beb.com\/uncategorized\/how-to-view-a-wordpress-backup-as-a-website-easiest-way\/","about":["Uncategorized"],"wordCount":1563,"articleBody":"Before restoring a website backup, you may want to know if you\u2019re restoring the right version. This is where a WordPress backup viewer comes in handy.We manage a lot of different large websites and often need to view our backups before making changes. This allows us to verify content, test functionality, troubleshoot issues, and even recover specific content without restoring the entire site.In our opinion, using Duplicator to create your backups and Local WP to view them is the best approach. That\u2019s because both tools are beginner-friendly and completely free.Keep reading to learn how to safely view your WordPress backups as functioning websites!When to View a WordPress Backup as a WebsiteBacking up your WordPress site regularly is one of the best ways to protect your online presence. We do this ourselves to safeguard our content and data on adrimadise\u00f1o and our partner websites.When your site suddenly experiences an error, you can easily restore it using a backup. That said, before doing that, you may want to know if you\u2019re restoring the right backup in the first place.To do this, you need to be able to view your WordPress backup as a functioning website. This allows you to check if the backup contains the correct WordPress files and functionality before applying it to your live site.That\u2019s where this beginner\u2019s guide comes in handy. We will show you how to easily back up your website and use a WordPress backup viewer. This method allows you to inspect your backup thoroughly before deciding to use it.Here are some scenarios where viewing a backup file can be useful:After a major update: You\u2019ve made significant changes to your site and want to ensure your backup captured everything correctly.Before a site restoration: You\u2019re about to restore your site from a backup and want to check it\u2019s the right version.Troubleshooting: You\u2019re trying to pinpoint when an issue first appeared on your site.Content recovery: You need to retrieve specific content from an old backup without restoring your entire site.With all that in mind, let\u2019s go through the steps to easily view your WordPress backup as a website. You can use the quick links below to navigate through this tutorial:Let\u2019s get started!Step 1: Install and Set Up DuplicatorThe first thing you need to do is install a WordPress backup plugin. Our go-to choice is Duplicator because it\u2019s easy and straightforward to use. This makes it perfect for WordPress users of all skill levels.What\u2019s more, Duplicator offers both free and pro versions. The good news is that this tutorial works with the free version of Duplicator, so you won\u2019t need to spend a dime to follow the instructions.That being said, we recommend upgrading to the pro version to get advanced features like automatic backups, multisite support, and cloud storage integration for storing your backup files. We talk more extensively about this plugin\u2019s features in our Duplicator review.So, go ahead and install the WordPress plugin on your website. Then, move on to the next step.Step 2: Back Up Your WordPress SiteOnce the plugin is active, you can go to Duplicator \u00bb Backups. Here, click on the \u2018Create New\u2019 button at the top of the page. Doing this will initiate the site backup process.Next, you can type in a name for the website backup file. This is just for your reference, so you can name it anything you want.After that, click the \u2018Next\u2019 button.At this stage, Duplicator will scan your website. If Duplicator finds an error with your website, then you will see a warning and an explanation behind the WordPress error. If not, you will only see a green label that says \u2018Good.\u2019Now, you can move down the page.Next, press the \u2018Build\u2019 button.Duplicator will now create a complete WordPress backup of your files, including your database, images, and plugins. This will be in a single downloadable package.The process usually takes a couple of minutes, but it may take longer or shorter, depending on the size of your WordPress site.Also, if you use the pro version of Duplicator, you\u2019re able to choose whether to back up your database, your media files, or create a custom backup file. This is great for cases when you\u2019re short on storage space. You can just back up everything except your media files.With the backup done, you will be able to download your WordPress files. You can download the installer, the archive, or both. But for this tutorial, you just need to click on \u2018Archive.\u2019Step 3: Download and Install Local WPNext, you\u2019ll need to install Local WP, which is a free tool that lets you install WordPress locally on your computer. A lot of our own team members use it to create demo sites, test WordPress plugins and themes, and more.Local WP is also what we\u2019ll use as our WordPress backup viewer. To get started with the tool, simply go to the website and click the \u2018Download for Free\u2019 button.Now, a popup window will show up where you need to select your computer\u2019s operating system. You can choose between Mac, Windows, or Linux.You will also need to enter some information, such as your first and last name,\u00a0work email address, and organization type. Once you\u2019re done, just click \u2018Get It Now!\u2019Your browser will now immediately download the Local WP software to your computer. If the download doesn\u2019t start right away, use the \u2018click here\u2019 link instead.Now that the file has been downloaded, you can launch the setup wizard. Here, you need to choose whether to install Local WP for all users or only for you.After selecting an option, click the \u2018Next\u2019 button.Then, you can pick the destination folder where the software will be stored.You can click the \u2018Browse\u2019 button to select the folder and then click on the \u2018Install\u2019 button.Local WP will now be installed on your computer.Once done, just click on the \u2018Run Local\u2019 checkbox and then hit the \u2018Finish\u2019 button.Local WP will now launch on your computer, and you can continue to the next step.Step 4: Upload Your Backup to Local WPThe final step is to upload your WordPress backup archive file to Local WP. This is basically the same as restoring a WordPress backup, but we\u2019re doing it on a local environment, so your live WordPress website won\u2019t be affected.To do this, click the \u2018+\u2019 button in the bottom left corner.At this point, you can create a new site with the Local WP software.To view your WordPress backup as a website, you can drag the Duplicator archive file into the window or click on the \u2018Select an existing ZIP\u2019 link to upload the file there.Local WP will now analyze your WordPress files and see if it\u2019s possible to import them. If the import is successful, then Local WP will ask you to insert your local site name next. You can also click on the \u2018Advanced options\u2019 setting to change the local site domain and path.Once done, click \u2018Continue.\u2019The next step is to set up your WordPress environment. If you want to stick with the default settings, then just select \u2018Preferred.\u2019You can also select \u2018Custom\u2019 to choose your preferred PHP version, web server, and WordPress database. Once done, just click \u2018Import site.\u2019Now, simply wait for Local WP to set up your backup as a WordPress blog or website. This process can take a few minutes.And that\u2019s it. To log in to your local website, you can click on the \u2018WP Admin\u2019 button. This will open your computer\u2019s default browser and bring you to the WordPress login page. Alternatively, you can click \u2018Open site\u2019 to view the backup as a website.When you\u2019re done with viewing the WordPress backup as a website, you can close the browser tab.Then, in Local WP, click on the \u2018Stop site\u2019 button at the top right corner.If this is the right backup version, then you can now follow our guide on how to restore a WordPress backup to make the changes live. \ud83d\udca1 Does managing your own WordPress backups sound too complicated? The good news is you don\u2019t have to do it yourself!If you sign up for adrimadise\u00f1o\u2019s WordPress Maintenance &amp; Support Service, our team of WordPress experts will handle software updates, backups, around-the-clock uptime monitoring, and more.That way, you can have peace of mind knowing that your site is always running smoothly and can spend more time improving your business. Book a free consultation call today!Explore More WordPress Backup TipsLooking for more tips and tricks to manage your backups? Just check out these articles below:We hope this article helped you learn how to view a WordPress backup as a website. You may also want to check out our list of the best Dropbox plugins for WordPress and our guide on how to restore a WordPress site with just a database backup. If you liked this article, then please subscribe to our\u00a0YouTube Channel\u00a0for WordPress video tutorials. You can also find us on\u00a0Twitter\u00a0and Facebook.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        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