Although we backup your database for you multiple times per day, there's no such thing as running too many backups. When you backup your database, you increase redundancy and decrease the potential for data loss in extreme scenarios. The most common scenario for using a database backup is if you want to switch away from Gingr to another software provider. Your new provider would be able to use this backup to import data into your new app for you.

Before You Begin

• Only those with the Can Backup Database and Can Export/Backup Data user permissions can perform these functions. For more information on Group Permissions, see here.
  
  
• Database backups are in SQL format. Specifically, Gingr uses MySQL. If you're not familiar with SQL files, you may need to hire an IT professional to open them for you.

Backup Your Database

Related Resources

• Data Management Topic Outline
• Open Your Database Backup How-To
• Backup Your Files How-To
• Data Import Options Reference
• Clear Local Storage How-To
• Clear Test Data How-To
• Merge Duplicate Animals How-To
• Merge Duplicate Veterinarians How-To
• Rebuild Search Index How-To
• Rebuild the Animal Immunizations Index How-To