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35 lines
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# Upgrade your database
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Sometimes, it is necessary to perform structural changes to the database to implement new features.
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A built-in tool is in charge of this task, however it is not automatic (because is rare case it can lead to unexpected results.)
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To perform a database upgrade, you need to navigate to the **Admin page**.
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## Backup your data
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> **Warning**
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> Even if the migration steps are crafted so that your data is preserved, there can be unexpected results.
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> **ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR DATA BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH A MIGRATION**.
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To back up your data, use the **Download the database file** button. It will download a copy of the database file to your disk.
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The file will be named: `<name>-v<version>-year-month-day-hours-minutes-secondes.db`.
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### Restore a backup
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In case of a problem, you can always use the **Import a database file** button in the **Database danger zone**.
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## Perform the upgrade
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The upgrade procedure is automated, you simply need to start it. Press the **Upgrade the database** button to see the planned list of changes.
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Confirm by pressing the **Upgrade the database** button once more.
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Once the upgrade is done you wil be back to the **Admin page**. You can see that your database file is at the required version.
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