updating to wordpress 4.0

Hi,

You should update without fear of breaking things. It’s important to keep things up to date.

You should create files and database backup before doing this anyway. The best way would be to connect via FTP and download all files (or via Files manager from cpanel) as well as to create db backup via phpmyadmin.

You can use this plugin https://www.ads-software.com/plugins/wp-db-backup/ to create database backup as well.

hi markoof, i went to see cpanel, do i select the public ftp root? what will be the next step, thanks again

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File Manager Directory Selection

Please select a directory to open:
Home Directory
Web Root (public_html/www)
Public FTP Root (public_ftp)
Document Root for:

Hi, Open Web Root (public_html/www) and you should zip whole site and download that file.

There are also a variety of other alternatives if you aren’t comfortable with FTP: https://codex.www.ads-software.com/WordPress_Backups

Hi Markoof, I’ve gone into cpanel and opened File Manager settings, really not sure what to do next, didn’t understand your last question, thanks for your help. ANT

In cPanel, take a look at https://codex.www.ads-software.com/WordPress_Backups#Backing_Up_Your_WordPress_Site and https://codex.www.ads-software.com/WordPress_Backups#cPanel

Hi,

so many plug in backup to choose, which one, also, does this mean, the plug in controls my work folder?

or do i rely on my host to it, or should leave it with the host and back it up there? Not feeling confident!

If you go the plugin route, rather than the other routes on that guide, some backup only the database, some only backup the content folder, some do both.

Choosing a plugin is a personal choice, and many are free. Please free feel to try all of the plugins available until you find one that works for you. ??

https://www.ads-software.com/plugins/tags/backup

Oh, and never rely on your host to do it for you. Unless they specifically state otherwise, they probably only backup accounts monthly, or less.

Well, I backed up on my host site Hostgator, then downloaded it, but I cannot see me working from my download. Hostgator received my back up and see my work is on their site. Phew. This was the most simple way for me and I will do this in future. I don’t understand the FTP etc.

My last question is I’m working on the Twenty Thirteen, is this considered a child theme?

Thanks again, ANT

No, that’s a parent theme. A child theme would be something you make based off of Twenty Thirteen.

https://codex.www.ads-software.com/Child_Themes

Thank you Markoof and especially MacManX, appreciate your help.

Cheers

You’re welcome!