Time for action – backing up your database
Log in to your PrestaShop control panel and read on.
Hover over the Advanced Parameters tab and click on DB Backup.
Read the disclaimer and click on I have read the disclaimer - Create a new Backup. Wow, that was quick! We are almost done.
Now click on the link that says Download the Backup file, and save the file to your hard disk. If the files on your web host are destroyed, your PrestaShop database takes the backup; unless you have downloaded the backup, it is destroyed with them. Always download each backup file after creation.
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 of the fact that PrestaShop doesn't keep a record of whether you have actually downloaded the backup file. So the previous step is really crucial.
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...
