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Generate a new database backup

In addition to the automated database backups that are generated for WordPress environments, a new backup can be created on demand. Some limitations are in place to the frequency and total number of backup files that can be created within a window of time.

VIP Dashboard

Generate a new backup of an environment’s database in the application view of the VIP Dashboard:

  1. Select an environment from the environment dropdown located at the upper left of the VIP Dashboard.
  2. Select “Database” from the sidebar navigation at the left of the screen.
  3. Select “Database Backups” from the submenu.
  4. Select the button labeled “Backup Now” located above the list of available backups.
  5. In the “Are you sure you want to trigger a new backup?” modal, select “Confirm“.
  6. When it is ready, the generated on-demand database backup will be added to the top of the list of available backups. Backup files for larger databases will take a longer time to prepare.

VIP-CLI

VIP-CLI command: vip backup db

Generate a new backup of an environment’s database with the vip backup db command.

For example:

vip @example-app.productionbackupdb

Generate and download a new backup

VIP-CLI command: vip export sql --generate-backup

To generate and download a new backup of an environment’s database, pass the --generate-backup option with the vip export sql command.

For example:

vip @example-app.production export sql --generate-backup

Last updated: April 16, 2024

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