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Backup by Copying the Full Appwrite Directory?

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Infinil
19 Feb, 2023, 10:41

This might be a dumb question let's say I am hosting a lot of things on my VPS. So can't I just like copy the full root directory every week or so and then access the appwrite folder through it? Or I should follow proper backup method?

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The user is asking if they can simply copy the full Appwrite directory as a backup instead of using the recommended method. They mention that they have done it a few times but find it to be a hassle. They also mention that they have weekly VPS backups. The suggestion is to make sure to test the recovery process to ensure it works. The user also asks if they need to backup the compose and env files. The TL;DR is that the user is asking about an alternative backup method for Appwrite and wonders if copying the full root directory is sufficient. The suggestion is to follow the proper backup method recommended by Appwrite.
Drake
19 Feb, 2023, 15:59

Docs: https://appwrite.io/docs/production#backups Video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lM5yZEPtlvg

Of course, you'd need to make sure you backup the compose and env file too

Infinil
20 Feb, 2023, 10:33

but like its not needed right if there is weekly vps backup

Infinil
20 Feb, 2023, 10:34

just asking cuz doing that manual backup weekly seems like a hassle ;-;

Infinil
20 Feb, 2023, 10:34

i mean i have done it a few times (while looking at the video) so not saying that its tough to do but yea anyways

Drake
20 Feb, 2023, 14:47

Vps snapshot is fine too. Whatever you do, if you really care about the data, you should probably make sure to test the recovery process to make sure it all works as expected.

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