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Upgrade your database
Sometimes, it is necessary to perform structural changes to the database to implement new features. 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.)
To perform a database upgrade, you need to navigate to the Admin page.
Backup your data
Warning
Even if the migration steps are crafted so that your data is preserved, there can be unexpected results. ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR DATA BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH A MIGRATION.
To back up your data, use the Download the database file button. It will download a copy of the database file to your disk.
The file will be named: <name>-v<version>-year-month-day-hours-minutes-secondes.db.
Restore a backup
In case of a problem, you can always use the Import a database file button in the Database danger zone.
Perform the upgrade
The upgrade procedure is automated, you simply need to start it. Press the Upgrade the database button to see the planned list of changes.
Confirm by pressing the Upgrade the database button once more. 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.
