Create and restore backups in Webflow

Why are backups important in Webflow?

A careless click, an incorrect update, or an accidentally deleted element — and the website is no longer as it should be. In such moments, save yourself backups! With regular backups, you can protect your Webflow project from unexpected data loss and restore it back to an earlier state at any time.

In this Webflow Backup Tutorial Let us show you how to Create, manage, and restore backupsto keep your site secure and functional

How do backups work in Webflow?

Webflow automatically creates as soon as you make significant changes to your site, such as:

• When publishing a new version
• When importing CMS data
• For major design changes

In addition, you can manually create a backup if you want to secure a special update.

How to create a manual backup in Webflow

If you want to back up before an important change, follow these steps:

1. Open your Webflow project
2. Go to designer mode
3. Click on the gear icon in the left sidebar
4. Select Backups from the list
5. Click “Create a manual backup.”
6. Type a name for the backup (e.g. “Before Redesign”)
7. Save and you're done! Your backup is now securely stored.

Restoring a Webflow backup: Here's how

If something goes wrong, you can quickly roll back your Webflow project to a previous version:

1. Navigate to the backup area via the gear icon
2. Find the backup you want in the list
3. Click “Recover.”
4. Confirm recovery — your project is now reset to the selected status

Attention: Changes made after backup are lost

Any adjustments made after the restored backup are overwritten. That's why it's a good idea to create a new backup beforehand if you want to keep some recent items.

Conclusion: Regular backups secure your Webflow website

A functioning backup system gives you security and saves you a lot of time in an emergency. Thankfully, Webflow makes it easy automatic and manual backups to use. Our tip: Always create a manual backup before making major changes and regularly check which backups are available.

With this Webflow Backup Tutorial Are you well prepared to restore your project at any time — and can continue working on your website with peace of mind!