The best way to ensure that your database files are always safe is to periodically generate backups of them. This way, even if your files are corrupted for any reason, you can still recover your latest backup of them.
# Automatically Backup your Database
The recommended way to backup your database is by configuring an automated backup schedule. This will generate a new backup for your database on a scheduled interval, similar to auto-saving in video games!
- Navigate to the Shockbyte Panel and open your server panel.
- On the left-hand sidebar, click the Backups tab
- Click the Database type, then select the database you'd like to backup.
(Optional) 4. Give your schedule a name and/or schedule when you'd like the backup to run.
- Click Set Interval and configure how often a new backup should generate.
- Click the Schedule Backup or Start Backup button to confirm your new backup schedule.
# Manually Creating a Backup
If you would prefer to manually create your database backups, you can do so using the same menu.
- Navigate to the Shockbyte Panel and open your server panel.
- On the left-hand sidebar, click the Backups tab
(Optional) 3. Give your schedule a name and/or schedule when you'd like the backup to run.
- Click the Schedule Backup or Start Backup button to confirm your new backup schedule.
