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Tip 5 min Updated 2026-10-18

A 15 minute monthly routine to keep your website safe

Illustration of a blue cloud with a green refresh symbol, for backups and updates

Short answer: Once a month: back up, update everything, check admins, test the site. Do it weekly if the site takes orders.

The routine

  1. Back up (5 minutes). See Back up your site.
  2. Update WordPress, plugins and themes (5 minutes). See Update safely.
  3. Check Users for strangers (1 minute).
  4. Delete one plugin or theme you do not use (1 minute).
  5. Test the home page, a form and checkout (3 minutes).

Where to click

The cPanel Backup page with the Download a Full Account Backup button.
Backup: cPanel, then Backup.
The WordPress Updates page with WordPress, plugins and themes that can be updated.
Update: Dashboard, then Updates.

Make it a habit

Put it in your calendar. If you would rather have a team do it, look at our WordPress care.

Questions people ask

I do not have time. What are my options?

Look at our WordPress care service in the store, or set a calendar reminder and use the checklist.

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