Why You Need It
Backing up your Classic Monks settings ensures you can restore them if the site is hacked or the plugin is reset.
How to Use This Feature
Step 1: Navigate to Settings
Click into the Classic Monks plugin settings, then the Options tab.
Step 2: Select the Feature
Click the relevant subtab and follow the on-screen instructions.
Common Use Cases
Site migration
When migrating a Classic Monks configuration to a new site, use Export on the old site and Import on the new site.
Clean start
If the configuration is broken, use Reset to restore defaults. For a completely clean slate, use Uninstall.
License management
Keep your license key active for updates and support. Deactivate before migrating to a new domain.
Troubleshooting
Import is not working
Cause: The import file may be corrupted or from an incompatible version.
Fix: Verify the file is a valid JSON export from Classic Monks. Check the PHP error log for import errors.
Reset didn’t work
Cause: The reset may require a page refresh or database flush.
Fix: Clear all caching. Check the WordPress error log. If the reset didn’t complete, try again after clearing the cache.
Uninstall is not removing all data
Cause: Some data may be stored in options that the uninstall doesn’t clean.
Fix: After uninstalling, manually check the wp_options table for cm_* prefixed options and remove them.