Backups

Backups

Managed databases include automatic daily backups at no extra cost. Backups cover all logical databases and users within your instance.

How Backups Work

• Backups are taken automatically every day
• Backups are stored in a separate location from your database
• Backup retention depends on your plan
• Backups are encrypted at rest

Viewing Backups

To view your database backups:

1. Navigate to your database
2. Go to the Backups tab

You'll see a list of available backups with their timestamps and sizes.

Backup Retention

Backup retention varies by plan tier. Check your specific plan details for the exact retention period. Most plans retain backups for at least 7 days.

Important Notes

• Backups include all logical databases in the instance
• Backup operations have minimal impact on database performance
• Backups are taken automatically — no manual configuration is needed

Best Practices

• Monitor backup status - Regularly check that backups are completing successfully
• Test your recovery process - Don't wait for an emergency to learn how restores work
• Consider additional backups - For critical data, supplement automatic backups with application-level exports (e.g., mysqldump or pg_dump)

Next Steps

• Monitoring - Monitor database health and performance
• IP filtering - Secure access to your database