Wasabi

Wasabi WordPress Backup Storage

Store your WordPress backups in Wasabi with hot storage at archive prices. Get 80% cost savings over S3, no egress fees, and S3-compatible API for seamless integration.

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Overview

Wasabi is a high-performance cloud storage service that provides hot storage at archive prices, designed to be 80% cheaper than Amazon S3. PloyWP's Wasabi integration provides:

  • 80% cost savings compared to Amazon S3
  • No egress fees - unlimited downloads at no extra cost
  • Hot storage with immediate access to your backups
  • S3-compatible API for seamless integration
  • 99.999999999% (11 9's) durability guarantee

Why Choose Wasabi?

80% Cost Savings

Store your WordPress backups for a fraction of the cost of other cloud providers, with transparent pricing at $0.0059/GB/month.

No Egress Fees

Download your backups as many times as needed without additional charges. Perfect for frequent backup testing and site migrations.

Hot Storage Access

Immediate access to your backups without retrieval delays or additional fees. Archive prices with instant availability.

S3 Compatible API

Works with existing S3 tools and integrations. Easy migration from S3 with zero application changes required.

Prerequisites

Before configuring Wasabi backup storage with PloyWP, ensure you have:

1

Wasabi Account

An active Wasabi account with billing enabled. Sign up for a free trial

2

Access Keys

Root or sub-user access keys with permissions to create and manage buckets

3

Storage Bucket

A Wasabi bucket in your preferred region dedicated to WordPress backups

Creating Your Wasabi Backup Bucket

Bucket Naming Best Practices

Wasabi bucket names must be globally unique and DNS-compliant. Consider using a format like company-wordpress-backups-region for clarity.

1

Navigate to Wasabi Console

Log in to your Wasabi account and navigate to the Console, or go directly to console.wasabisys.com

2

Create New Bucket

Click "Create Bucket" and configure the basic settings:

Bucket name:

your-company-wp-backups-us-east-1

Replace with your actual company/project name

Region:

Choose the region closest to your WordPress servers for faster uploads
3

Configure Bucket Settings

Bucket Versioning

Allows multiple backup versions per file

Access Control

Keep backups secure and private

Logging

Track access to your backup bucket

4

Create the Bucket

Review your settings and click "Create Bucket". Your Wasabi backup storage is now ready!

✅ Your bucket is created and ready for WordPress backups

Setting Up Access Keys

Security Best Practices

Create dedicated access keys with minimal permissions specific to your backup bucket. This ensures maximum security for your WordPress backups.

1

Generate Access Keys

Navigate to Access Keys in your account settings and click "Create New Access Key":

ploywp-backup-access-key

Provide a descriptive name for the key

2

Configure Key Permissions

Set appropriate permissions for your backup access key:

Recommended Permissions

  • ListAllMyBuckets
  • PutObject (for uploading backups)
  • GetObject (for downloading backups)
  • DeleteObject (for backup cleanup)
3

Save Your Credentials

After creating the access key, securely save both credentials:

⚠️ Important Security Notice

  • • Save your Access Key ID and Secret Access Key securely
  • • You won't be able to view the secret key again
  • • Never commit these credentials to version control
  • • Consider using environment variables or secret management

Wasabi Regional Endpoints

Choose the Wasabi region closest to your WordPress servers for optimal backup performance:

Region Endpoint Location
us-east-1 s3.wasabisys.com US East (N. Virginia)
us-west-1 s3.us-west-1.wasabisys.com US West (Oregon)
eu-central-1 s3.eu-central-1.wasabisys.com Europe (Amsterdam)
ap-northeast-1 s3.ap-northeast-1.wasabisys.com Asia Pacific (Tokyo)
eu-west-1 s3.eu-west-1.wasabisys.com Europe (London)
ap-southeast-2 s3.ap-southeast-2.wasabisys.com Asia Pacific (Sydney)

Connecting Wasabi to PloyWP

Once you have your Wasabi bucket and access credentials, connect them to PloyWP:

  1. 1

    Navigate to Settings → Backup Providers in your PloyWP dashboard

  2. 2

    Click "Add Provider" and select Wasabi

  3. 3

    Enter a friendly name (e.g., "Production Wasabi Backups")

  4. 4

    Configure your Wasabi connection settings:

    Endpoint: s3.wasabisys.com (or your region endpoint)
    Bucket Name: your-backup-bucket-name
    Access Key ID: [Your Access Key ID]
    Secret Access Key: [Your Secret Access Key]
    Region: us-east-1 (or your selected region)
  5. 5

    Configure backup frequency and retention settings

  6. 6

    Click "Test & Save" to verify the connection

Backup Storage Connected!

Your WordPress sites will now automatically backup to Wasabi with significant cost savings.

Wasabi Backup Pricing

$0.0059
per GB/month
First TB pricing
$0.00
egress fees
Unlimited downloads
$0.00
API requests
No per-request charges

💰 Real-World Backup Costs

Small WordPress Site (5GB)

~$0.03/month (vs $0.12/month on S3)

Large WordPress Site (50GB)

~$0.30/month (vs $1.50/month on S3)

Cost Optimization Tips

  • Use compression to reduce backup file sizes
  • Set appropriate backup retention policies
  • Regular cleanup of old, unnecessary backup files
  • Utilize incremental backups to minimize storage usage

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wasabi compare to Amazon S3?

Wasabi is significantly cheaper (80% less) with no egress fees, making it ideal for backup storage where you need frequent access. It uses the same S3 API, so migration is seamless. Wasabi offers 99.999999999% (11 9's) durability, matching S3's reliability while providing hot storage access without retrieval fees.

Are there any limitations with Wasabi?

Wasabi has a 90-day minimum storage policy and requires data to be accessed at least once every 90 days. For active WordPress backups, this is rarely an issue as backups are accessed regularly for verification. There are no data transfer limits or API request charges, unlike other providers.

What regions does Wasabi support?

Wasabi operates data centers in US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Europe (Amsterdam and London), and Asia Pacific (Tokyo and Sydney). Choose the region closest to your servers for optimal performance. All regions offer the same pricing and performance characteristics.

Can I migrate existing S3 backups to Wasabi?

Yes! Since Wasabi is S3-compatible, you can use tools like AWS CLI, rclone, or CloudBerry to migrate existing backups. PloyWP also supports migration assistance to help you move your backup storage seamlessly. The S3 API compatibility means no application changes are required.

How reliable is Wasabi for critical backups?

Wasabi offers 99.999999999% (11 9's) durability and 99.9% availability SLA, making it suitable for critical WordPress backup storage with enterprise-grade reliability. Data is automatically replicated across multiple devices and facilities within each region for maximum protection against hardware failures.

What backup tools work with Wasabi?

Any S3-compatible backup tool works with Wasabi, including popular WordPress backup plugins like UpdraftPlus, BackWPup, and Duplicator. PloyWP provides native Wasabi integration with optimized settings for WordPress backup workflows, automated lifecycle management, and cost optimization features.