Backup and Recovery

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Introduction

Regular backups are essential for protecting your passbolt data. This section covers backup procedures for different deployment methods.

Backup Methods

Choose the backup method that matches your deployment:

• From Docker - Backup procedures for Docker deployments
• From Packages - Backup procedures for package-based installations
• From Sources - Backup procedures for source-based installations

What to Backup

A complete passbolt backup should include:

1. Database - All user data, resources, and configuration
2. GPG Server Keys - Server encryption keys (public and private)
3. Configuration Files - Application and server configuration
4. TLS Certificates - SSL/TLS certificates if applicable

Recovery

The database is restored with the mysql_import command, the counterpart of the sql_export used for backups. The procedure, with the right command for your installation, is on the same pages as the backup steps:

• From Docker
• From Packages
• From Sources

After restoring a backup, ensure:

• Database is restored to the correct location
• GPG server keys are restored with correct permissions, and imported into the keyring of the web server user with passbolt keyring_init
• Configuration files match the backup state
• TLS certificates are valid and properly configured

Finish with passbolt healthcheck to confirm the instance is consistent.