PrestaShop Backup and Restore Software

PrestaShop backup tool is a solution designed to protect your PrestaShop website by saving both website files and MySQL database content. It supports automatic scheduled backups, storage to local or cloud destinations, and fast recovery, cloning, or migration of your e-commerce data.

Download a free trial version of Handy Backup to easily backup PrestaShop store of yours! Protect your business from data loss, simplify website migration, and keep your online shop safe and up to date.

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How to Backup PrestaShop

PrestaShop offers several ways to back up your online store, including files and databases. These methods help store owners protect their data from accidental loss or server issues. However, most built-in or manual solutions come with limitations in reliability, automation, and ease of use.

Control Panel Backup Tools

Hosting panels like cPanel or Plesk usually offer basic PrestaShop backup tools. These are easy to access but often save data on the same server, which is risky. You also get limited options for automation, storage location, or selecting what to back up.

Backup Script Automation

A cron-based script can automate the backup of your files and database. This method is flexible but requires server access and technical skills. It also needs regular checks and updates to make sure PrestaShop backups are running and saved correctly.

PrestaShop Backup Module

Some third-party modules offer backup features within the PrestaShop dashboard. Most of them focus only on database content and lack full site coverage. They often don’t support external cloud storage or offer reliable recovery tools.

Advantages of Handy Backup PrestaShop Backup Tool

For these reasons, it’s highly recommended to use third-party software like Handy Backup, which offers a variety of convenient, automated, and secure backup options specifically designed for PrestaShop stores.

Automate PrestaShop Database Backup

Set up automated backups of your store’s database with our dedicated MySQL backup tool. Easily connect to local or remote databases, schedule regular backups, and ensure your data is safely stored without manual effort.

Browse and Restore Your PrestaShop Data

Access your backups as readable MySQL dump files. Browse and edit your data or perform manual restores anytime. Switch between storage engines like MyISAM and InnoDB easily to have full control over your database recovery.

Set Flexible Backup Schedules for PrestaShop

Customize your PrestaShop backup schedule with options ranging from every minute to monthly intervals. Automate backups to run smoothly and reliably, ensuring your store’s data is always protected without manual effort.

Save Space with Incremental & Differential Backups

Use incremental and differential backups that store only changes since the last backup. This approach reduces storage needs and speeds up backup processes while keeping your PrestaShop data fully protected.

Create Hot Backups Without Downtime

Perform hot backups of your PrestaShop store smoothly, without interrupting your live site. Choose to keep your store online during backups or pause it briefly for a quick cold backup.

Encrypt and Compress Your PrestaShop Backups

Protect your backups with strong encryption and reduce storage size by compressing your data. Keep your store’s sensitive information secure while optimizing backup storage for efficient management.

Restore Your PrestaShop Store Effortlessly

Create a recovery task using the same user-friendly interface as for PrestaShop backup. Quickly restore your store by setting simple options and get your site back online smoothly without any technical complications.

Automate Backup Cloning to Another Host

Configure automatic cloning of your PrestaShop backup images to remote servers. Keep your data mirrored and synchronized for fast disaster recovery or load balancing — ensuring constant protection without manual work.

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Handy Backup for Small Business

The Small Business edition is the ideal PrestaShop backup software solution, offering all essential plug-ins and features right out of the box. Designed to meet the needs of growing online stores, it provides reliable, automated PrestaShop backup to keep your data safe and your business running smoothly. Try it risk-free with our 30-day trial version and experience hassle-free backups with full customer support.

How to Backup PrestaShop with Handy Backup?

To backup PrestaShop website data using Handy Backup, follow the steps below:

Launch Handy Backup. Create a new task by pressing Ctrl+N, choosing "New Task…" from the menu, or clicking the "New Task" button on the control panel.
On Step 1, select the "Backup" task type. Choose "Advanced Mode" to access the full set of backup options and features.
On Step 2, choose FTP, SFTP, or FTPS as the connection method to access your PrestaShop hosting server.

FTP setup screen for connecting to a PrestaShop website

PrestaShop FTP backup settings in Handy Backup

Select “Create connection…” and fill in the required FTP/SFTP credentials for your PrestaShop website. Use the “Test” button to ensure the connection works correctly.
Click “OK” and select the newly created connection. Use the checkboxes to select the CMS files and directories you want to back up.
Next, choose your PrestaShop database engine from Handy Backup’s list of data sources. If needed, create and test a new connection to verify access to the database.

Note: If you’re securing your PrestaShop data, don’t forget about other platforms. Learn how to back up a WordPress site to keep all your sites safe and sound.

On Step 3, choose a destination for your PrestaShop backup data. Handy Backup supports various storage types, including local drives, external disks, network shares, FTP servers, and cloud services.
Configure backup methods and settings. You can enable version control, set up rotation schemes, add timestamps, and adjust other advanced parameters.
On Step 5, enable compression and encryption if you need secure and space-efficient backups.

Choose a Destination for Your Backup Data

Scheduling options for PrestaShop backups in Handy Backup

Step 6 lets you schedule your backup tasks. For most PrestaShop sites, daily automated backups offer sufficient protection.
In Step 7, you can optionally configure external applications to run before or after the task. You can also enable email notifications to stay informed — ideal for administrators managing multiple sites.
Finally, name your task and complete the wizard. That’s it — your PrestaShop full backup task is now set up and fully automated! Handy Backup will manage it for you from now on.

Restoring Your PrestaShop Backup

With Handy Backup, restoring your PrestaShop website is quick and easy. Just create a recovery task — the process is almost identical to creating a backup task.

On Step 2, locate and select the backup.hbi file from your PrestaShop backup folder. Then, on Step 3, choose your recovery destination.

You’re not limited to the original location — restore your PrestaShop site to a new server or hosting environment to replicate, migrate, or mirror your website with ease.

Note: Always use the same database plug-in (typically MySQL) for both backup and recovery to ensure proper functionality.

Restoring PrestaShop website using Handy Backup

Video Example: PrestaShop Backup Software

To backup PrestaShop website data, simply follow the steps shown in the video below. This guide will walk you through the full PrestaShop backup and restore process in just a few easy steps.

Note: This video assumes that Handy Backup is already installed on your computer. If you haven’t installed it yet, feel free to download your copy and get started today.