Database Backups
Protecting Your Data
Database backups are like insurance for your website's data - they ensure that if something goes wrong, you can recover your information and get your website back up and running quickly. Regular backups are essential for any serious website, and FlexSite makes it easy to protect your data.
Why Backups Matter
Your website's database contains all the important information - user accounts, content, settings, and other data that makes your website function. Without backups, losing this data could mean starting over from scratch, which could be devastating for your business or project.
Backups protect against various types of data loss, including hardware failures, software bugs, human errors, and even malicious attacks. Having a good backup strategy is like having a safety net that catches you when things go wrong.
How to Manage Database Backups
- Access backup management by navigating to Environment > Database Backups in the sidebar
- View backup history to see all available backups and their status
- Create manual backups by clicking 'Create Backup' for immediate backup
- Restore from backups by selecting a backup and choosing restore