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* If the database size is '''small enough''', you will see a green confirmation message indicating that the database is ready for immediate download. Clicking the '''Yes - download now!''' button will start the download of the `.sql` backup file. | * If the database size is '''small enough''', you will see a green confirmation message indicating that the database is ready for immediate download. Clicking the '''Yes - download now!''' button will start the download of the `.sql` backup file. | ||
* If the database is '''too large''', a yellow warning message will appear, informing you that a manual backup is required using a database client. Please note, that you can configure this size limit in [[Global settings]]/Storage. | |||
* If the database is '''too large''', a yellow warning message will appear, informing you that a manual backup is required using a database client. | |||
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Revision as of 23:08, 12 April 2025
General
If you would like to upgrade your LimeSurvey installation or transfer it to another location/server, we highly recommend that you back up all your data (questions, participants, responses, etc.). You can use the Backup entire database function for this purpose.
After you click Backup entire database, a page will be displayed showing the database size and whether it can be downloaded directly.
- If the database size is small enough, you will see a green confirmation message indicating that the database is ready for immediate download. Clicking the Yes - download now! button will start the download of the `.sql` backup file.
- If the database is too large, a yellow warning message will appear, informing you that a manual backup is required using a database client. Please note, that you can configure this size limit in Global settings/Storage.
This backup is recommended when you wish to:
- transfer your LimeSurvey application to another server;
- upgrade your LimeSurvey application (non-ComfortUpdate solution).
Note: If you use the ComfortUpdate functionality, a database backup is automatically created in the /tmp folder.This option is also useful when making significant changes to LimeSurvey settings or code modifications. Creating a backup ensures that you can restore your data in case any issues arise.