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Backup and Restore

Portlyn now includes built-in backup/restore helper scripts for self-hosted operations.

Scripts

scripts/backup.sh [output-dir]
scripts/restore.sh <backup-file>

Both scripts read .env.docker automatically when present.

PostgreSQL mode

When DATABASE_DRIVER=postgres:

backup uses pg_dump
restore uses psql

Required tools:

pg_dump
psql

SQLite mode

When DATABASE_DRIVER=sqlite:

backup copies DATABASE_PATH to timestamped file
restore copies selected backup file back to DATABASE_PATH

Operational guidance

Keep application version metadata with each backup.
Keep database backups and /data artifacts in separate storage.
Test restore regularly in a disposable environment.
Run backup before upgrades and retain at least one known-good restore point.