Time for action - backing up your database
Log into your PrestaShop control panel and read on.
1. Click on Tools and then on the DB Backup sub-tab.
2. Now click on Create new back-up. Wow, that was quick! We are almost done.
3. Now click on the link that says You can now download the backup file and save the file to your hard disk. If your files on your web host are destroyed, your PrestaShop database takes the backup, and unless you have downloaded them, these are destroyed with them. Always download each backup file after creation.
4. Click on Back to list and you will notice that PrestaShop keeps a nicely ordered list of the database backups you have made. Just be aware that PrestaShop doesn't keep a record of whether you have actually downloaded the backup file. So the previous step is really crucial.
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What just happened?
You now have a backup of your PrestaShop database. It shouldn't have taken more than a minute. We will look at how to use your database backup soon.
