Starting with Prestashop version 1.6, you have the possibility to make a backup of the database directly from the administration panel.
- Log in to the PrestaShop administration panel
- Navigate to the Advanced Parameters> DB backups section
- On the next page a button I have read the disclaimer. Please create a new backup will be displayed
- Click on that button
- Download the backup
To restore a database:
- Log in to the PrestaShop administration panel
- Navigate to the Advanced Parameters> DB backups section
- Select the desired backup and perform the backup
Backing up and restoring can also be done manually from the cPanel administration panel:
- Log in to the cPanel panel
- Navigate to the Databases> phpMyAdmnin section
For export:
- In PHPMyAdmin, identify the database used by the PrestaShop store
- Click on Export
- Save the database locally
For import:
- In PHPMyAdmin, identify the database used by the PrestaShop store
- Click on Import
- Choose the database from the location saved on your computer
- Click on Go
- Check the site upload
ATTENTION: Before overwriting information, it is always recommended to save the information that will be overwritten.
