If you're using UpdraftPlus for WordPress backups and want to save server space or rely solely on remote storage like Google Drive or Dropbox, you might want to stop local backups from being saved on your hosting. By default, Updraft stores a copy of each backup on your local server, which can quickly eat up disk space. In this article, we'll show you how to disable local backups in UpdraftPlus while still keeping your remote backups safe and intact.
Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard, then navigate to UpdraftPlus from the menu to access the plugin settings.
Next, click on the Settings tab at the top.
Scroll down to Expert Settings and click the Show Expert Settings link.
Scroll down a bit more look for the option Delete local backup and check the box.
Lastly, scroll to the bottom and click the Save Changes button.
Note: Checking this option will not remove current locally stored backups so make sure to go back to the Backup / Restore tab and make sure you remove any current ones.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully stopped local backups in UpdraftPlus.
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