Store your WordPress backups in Cloudflare R2 with zero egress fees, S3-compatible storage, and global edge distribution. Save up to 90% on backup costs compared to traditional cloud storage.
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Join the WaitlistCloudflare R2 is a revolutionary object storage service that eliminates egress fees while providing S3-compatible APIs and global edge distribution. PloyWP's R2 integration delivers:
No charges for downloading backups or data transfer out. Save 80-90% compared to AWS S3 when accessing stored backups frequently.
Full compatibility with existing S3 tools, SDKs, and backup workflows. Migrate from AWS S3 without code changes or configuration updates.
Automatic data distribution across Cloudflare's 300+ edge locations worldwide. Faster backup uploads and lightning-quick restore operations globally.
Enterprise-grade data durability with automatic replication and geographic redundancy. Your WordPress backups are safer than ever.
Before configuring Cloudflare R2 backup storage with PloyWP, ensure you have:
An active Cloudflare account with payment method configured. R2 pricing starts at $0.015/GB storage
R2 object storage enabled in your Cloudflare dashboard with appropriate subscription
R2 API tokens with proper permissions for bucket creation and object management
Cloudflare R2 is available to all Cloudflare customers. You can enable R2 from your dashboard and start with generous free tier limits before per-GB charges apply.
Log in to your Cloudflare account and navigate to R2 Object Storage, or go directly to dash.cloudflare.com/r2
If R2 isn't enabled yet, click "Enable Object Storage" and review the pricing:
Click "Create bucket" and configure the basic settings:
Bucket name:
Must be globally unique across all R2 users
Location:
Keeps backup files secure and private
Optimal for frequently accessed backup files
Click "Create bucket" to finalize creation. Your R2 bucket will be ready immediately!
✅ Your Cloudflare R2 bucket is created and ready for zero-egress WordPress backups
R2 API tokens provide S3-compatible authentication with fine-grained permissions. Always use the principle of least privilege and store tokens securely.
In your Cloudflare dashboard, go to My Profile → API Tokens or visit dash.cloudflare.com/profile/api-tokens
Click "Create Token" and select the "R2 Token" template:
Token name:
Permissions:
Specify which resources the token can access:
Account Resources:
Zone Resources:
Click "Continue to summary" then "Create Token". Save your credentials:
Access Key ID:
Secret Access Key:
🔑 Save these credentials immediately - they won't be shown again!
Once you have your R2 bucket and API tokens, connect them to PloyWP:
Navigate to Settings → Backup Providers in your PloyWP dashboard
Click "Add Provider" and select Cloudflare R2
Enter a friendly name (e.g., "Production R2 Zero-Egress Backups")
Enter your R2 bucket name and account ID
Provide your R2 Access Key ID and Secret Access Key
Configure backup frequency and retention settings
Click "Test & Save" to verify the connection
Your WordPress sites will now backup to Cloudflare R2 with zero download fees and global edge distribution.
$0/month
10GB storage + unlimited operations (always free)
$0.015/GB
Per month for storage above free tier
$0.00
Zero charges for downloading backups (forever)
Small Site (5GB backups)
$0/month (within free tier)
Medium Site (50GB backups)
$0.60/month (40GB × $0.015)
Large Site (200GB backups)
$2.85/month (190GB × $0.015)
| Scenario | Cloudflare R2 | Amazon S3 | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100GB + 10GB download/month | $1.35/month | ~$3.20/month | 58% savings |
| 200GB + 50GB download/month | $2.85/month | ~$9.10/month | 69% savings |
| 500GB + 100GB download/month | $7.35/month | ~$20.40/month | 64% savings |
*S3 costs include storage ($0.023/GB) + egress ($0.09/GB) + request charges
R2's zero egress fees can save 80-90% on backup costs compared to AWS S3, especially when frequently accessing or downloading backups. While S3 charges $0.09/GB for data transfer out, R2 charges nothing for egress, making it ideal for backup scenarios where you need to restore or download files regularly.
Yes! R2 is fully S3-compatible, supporting the same API calls, SDKs, and tools as Amazon S3. You can migrate existing S3 backups to R2 without changing your backup configurations or PloyWP settings - just update the endpoint and credentials.
R2 automatically distributes data across Cloudflare's global network for optimal performance and durability. Unlike traditional cloud storage, you don't need to choose specific regions - R2 intelligently places your backup data closest to where it's accessed while maintaining global availability.
R2 currently supports object versioning but not automated lifecycle policies. However, PloyWP handles backup versioning and retention at the application level, storing multiple backup versions with timestamps and automatically managing cleanup based on your configured retention policies.
R2 leverages Cloudflare's 300+ edge locations to automatically cache and distribute your backup data globally. This means faster uploads from anywhere and lightning-quick restore operations. Unlike S3, you don't need to configure CloudFront or pay additional CDN fees - edge distribution is built-in and included.
Absolutely! Since R2 is S3-compatible, you can set up R2 as an additional backup destination in PloyWP, sync your existing backups, then switch over seamlessly. PloyWP can even run parallel backups during the transition period to ensure zero data loss and continuous protection.
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Our support team has extensive experience with Cloudflare R2 and can help optimize your backup strategy for maximum cost savings and performance.
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