When maintaining your site, you will want to ensure you keep backups of your files and database. It is also a good idea to back up your files and databases on a regular basis, whether it be every month, week, etc. While it is simple to create copies of files and folders, obtaining a backup of a database is not so easy. You will need to have it saved in a specific format so it can be restored.
Backing up your database
- Log into your phpBB admin dashboard.
- From there, click on the Maintenance tab.
- From the Maintenance main screen, click on the Backup link in the Database category.
- You are taken to the Backup screen. From here you can select the formatting and tables to back up.
| Backup Type |
Select the type of structure you wish. |
| File Type |
Select the file format your backup will be in. |
| Action |
Whether you want to store the file locally (on the webserver) or download to your local computer. |
| Table Select |
Select the tables you want to be in the backup. You can Select All for the entire table. |
- After you configure your settings to your liking, click on the Submit button to back up your database.
