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Database Backups & Restore

Canopy includes a built-in Backup Manager for Postgres and MySQL.

Create a backup

  1. Open the Backup Manager (Cmd+B) or use the backup icon.
  2. Choose the database service and target database.
  3. Name the backup and start it. Database-focused management view used as backup-manager placeholder Temporary verification: Backup Manager main view placeholder (backup list + create action context).

Restore a backup

  1. Open Backup Manager.
  2. Select a backup.
  3. Choose the target database and confirm. Database-focused detail view used as restore-dialog placeholder Temporary verification: restore confirmation dialog placeholder (source backup + target DB selections).

Tips

  • Create a backup before major migrations.
  • Use descriptive names like pre-migration-2026-05-05.

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