DB Backup
Disclaimer before creating a new backup
- thirty bees is not responsible for your database, its backups and/or recovery.
- thirty bees is open-source software. You are using it at your own risk under the license agreement.
- You should back up your data on a regular basis (both files and database).
- This function only backs up your database, not your files.
- By default, your existing database tables will be dropped during the backup recovery (see "Backup options" below).
- Always verify the quality and integrity of your backup files!
- Always verify that your backup files are complete, up-to-date and valid, even if you had a success message appear during the backup process.
- Always check your data.
- Never restore a backup on a live site.
How to restore a database backup in 10 easy steps
- Set "Enable Shop" to "No" in the "Maintenance" page under the "Preferences" menu.
- Download the backup from the list below or from your FTP server (in the folder "admin/backups").
- Check the backup integrity: Look for errors, incomplete file, etc... Be sure to verify all of your data.
- Please ask your hosting provider for "phpMyAdmin" access to your database.
- Connect to "phpMyAdmin" and select your current database.
- Unless you enabled the "Drop existing tables" option, you must delete all tables from your current database.
- At the top of the screen, please select the "Import" tab
- Click on the "Browse" button and select the backup file from your hard drive.
- Check the maximum filesize allowed (e.g. Max: 16MB)
If your backup file exceeds this limit, contact your hosting provider for assistance. - Click on the "Go" button and please wait patiently for the import process to conclude. This may take several minutes.