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Tori74

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    Tori74 reacted to kymation in [Addon} Theme Switcher   
    You have two things you need to back up: your files and your database.
     
    First, use FileZilla to copy your entire catalog directory to your local computer. As always here on the forum, "catalog" refers to whatever directory you have osCommerce installed into. Put that copy where you can find it if you need to. I add a date to the containing folder so I know how old the backup is. Your files are now backed up.
     
    Second, log in to your store's Admin and click on Tools, then Database Backup. Click the backup button, check the box that says Download only (do not store server side)*and then click the Backup button. Save the resulting file in a safe place. Storing it with the file backup is not a bad idea. Your database is now backed up.
     
    A good rule is to backup files anytime you make a change, and backup the database daily. You might do database backups less frequently if your store is not very busy, or more often if it is very busy.
     
    Regards
    Jim
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