How to Create a Backup Package Print

Cockpit's Admin page includes a backup generator so you can package core databases, branding assets, and installed-module data before risky changes such as updates, restores, or heavy customization.

When to Use This

• You are about to update the panel.
• You are about to change branding or module data.
• You want a downloadable rollback point before maintenance.
• You need a portable backup package for migration work.

What the Backup Form Includes

• Core Databases for settings, users, and storefronts
• Branding Assets for logos, backgrounds, and custom CSS
• Installed Modules for databases and configs

Steps

1. Open Admin.
2. Go to Backup & Restore.
3. Select the data groups you want included.
4. Click Generate & Download Backup.
5. Store the downloaded archive somewhere safe before proceeding with maintenance.

Expected Result

You should receive a backup archive that matches the selected data groups and can be kept as a rollback snapshot.

Common Mistakes

• Skipping backups before updates: The safest update flow starts with a downloadable rollback point.
• Leaving out a needed data group: Decide up front whether you need branding or module state, not just core databases.
• Downloading but not storing safely: A backup only helps if you can still find it later.

Example Use Cases

• Pre-update safety: The owner creates a full archive before touching the updater.
• Branding checkpoint: A reseller backs up logos, backgrounds, and CSS before reworking the panel look.
• Migration prep: The operator exports the current state before moving the panel elsewhere.

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