=== LOX Backup ===
Contributors: loxbackup
Tags: backup, cloud backup, cold storage, disaster recovery, database backup
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.4
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automated cold backups for WordPress. Secure, affordable, and reliable backup to LOX Cold Storage.

== Description ==

LOX Backup provides automated cold storage backups for your WordPress site. Perfect for disaster recovery with industry-leading durability at a fraction of the cost of hot storage solutions.

**Features:**

* **Complete Site Backup** - Database, uploads, plugins, themes, and wp-config.php
* **Scheduled Backups** - Hourly, twice daily, daily, or weekly automated backups
* **Secure Storage** - AES-256 encryption at rest with geographic redundancy
* **Easy Restore** - Download backups anytime from the LOX dashboard
* **Storage Quota** - Monitor your storage usage directly from WordPress
* **Retention Policies** - Automatic cleanup of old backups

**Why Cold Storage?**

Cold storage is ideal for backups because:

* **Cost Effective** - Up to 90% cheaper than hot storage
* **Highly Durable** - 99.999999999% (11 9's) durability
* **Perfect for Backups** - Optimized for write-once, read-rarely data

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `lox-backup` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Go to LOX Backup in your admin menu
4. Enter your API key from [backlox.com](https://backlox.com/settings/api)
5. Configure your backup components and schedule
6. Click "Test Connection" to verify your setup

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Where do I get an API key? =

Sign up for a free account at [backlox.com](https://backlox.com) and generate an API key from your dashboard settings.

= How long does a backup take? =

Backup time depends on your site size. A typical WordPress site (500MB) takes 2-5 minutes. Large sites with many media files may take longer.

= Can I restore my site from a backup? =

Yes! Download your backup from the LOX dashboard and use standard WordPress restoration procedures. We recommend using a tool like WP-CLI or your hosting provider's restore feature.

= Is my data secure? =

Absolutely. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Backups are stored with geographic redundancy across multiple data centers.

= What happens if I exceed my storage quota? =

New backups will fail until you free up space by deleting old backups or upgrading your plan.

= Can I use this with multisite? =

Currently, LOX Backup supports single-site WordPress installations. Multisite support is planned for a future release.

== Screenshots ==

1. Dashboard showing backup status and storage usage
2. Settings page with API configuration
3. Backup components selection
4. Schedule configuration

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Database backup support
* Uploads directory backup
* Plugins backup
* Themes backup
* wp-config.php backup
* Scheduled backups (hourly, twice daily, daily, weekly)
* Connection testing
* Storage quota display

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of LOX Backup for WordPress.
