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Started by patricia2019, March 25, 2011, 12:45:30 PM

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patricia2019

I had my forum for a year - but I have never backed up anything - I'm afraid of loosing something or screwing up somehow.

What do I do first?  What do I need to be aware off? What should I never ever touch/change.

Is there a service I could use to get this done on a monthly basis?

We have changed servers and somehow the guy who did it lost all my photo's on the forum.  I know I can't cry about this anymore - but I've realized how important it is to keep my site updated.

Thanks for your help.

Illori

How do I backup my database?

How do I restore a database backup?

you can also backup all your files via ftp or your cpanel if you have one.

your host should offer some type of backup service.

Drunken Clam

You could also take a look at THIS TOPIC

Works brilliantly and got me out of quite a few 'situations'  ;)

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