# How To Record Previous Values and Respond to Changes With BetterShield?

Capture supported earlier values, review a recorded change, put it back, or suspend a newly created administrator.

In **[BetterShield](/)**, open **Previous values and reversible responses** above the Site activity list.

## What it does

**Record supported previous values** is off by default. It can keep the earlier default role, registration setting, administration email, WordPress address, role capabilities, plugin activation state, or newly created administrator. It holds up to 1,000 captures, with limits of 20 per request and 100 per hour.

Supported rows gain **Review change**, showing **Before the recorded change**, **After the recorded change**, and **Current value**. **Put this back** restores the supported earlier value or deactivates the plugin. **Suspend this account** blocks a new administrator without deleting it. **Undo this response** reverses either response while the target remains unchanged.

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## Step 1: Record Previous Values and Respond to Changes

Tick **Record supported previous values** and select **Save capture preference**. A working recovery method is required for responses, and safe mode must be off.

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  <img src="/docs/screenshots/record-previous-values.png" alt="Collapsed Previous values and reversible responses panel on the Site activity screen." width="1964" height="126" loading="lazy" decoding="async">
  <figcaption>The optional capture controls stay separate from the activity list.</figcaption>
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## Recommended settings

Enable capture on sites where administrators need rapid, evidence-based response. Treat captured email addresses as personal data.

## What it can break and how to undo

A restoration changes live configuration. BetterShield refuses to overwrite a later edit and never restores the WordPress address automatically. Use **Undo this response** while the target is still unchanged.

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## Final Outcome

Make a safe supported test change, open its activity row, and confirm all three values appear.

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  <img src="/docs/screenshots/record-previous-values.png" alt="Collapsed Previous values and reversible responses panel on the Site activity screen." width="1964" height="126" loading="lazy" decoding="async">
  <figcaption>Example Previous values view. Check the saved values and status on your own site.</figcaption>
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## Related

- [Filter and search site activity](/docs/filter-activity-log/)
- [Set up recovery](/docs/set-up-recovery/)
- [Privacy and personal data](/docs/privacy-and-personal-data/)

This is how you can record previous values and respond to changes with BetterShield.

Getting Stuck? Feel free to contact our [Dedicated Support Team](/support/).