Create backup using Putty or Core FTP or phpBB ACP

[YouveGotMail]

Does your founder know what you’re doing? If he does he should be the one answering your questions as he has all the credentials to do whatever you’re trying to do. Maybe he doesn’t want you messing around with FTP and the like?

I not sure about the link you posted because that is Article 1146

We don’t normally refer to knowledge base articles by their article number we use the link provided.

You could email him and ask if it's ok. Forgive for me using an article number, I will not to do that again.

[YouveGotMail]

Ok, so follow the instructions in the KB article about how to export the database.

You mention above that you are not sure what kind of hosting plan you have. You can ask your host. If it's less than $30 per month, almost surely it's shared hosting.

I thought I replied yesterday. I really really appreciate your patience in helping me! Your Article 1146 is appreciated as well.


The backup was only 542 KB, does that seem right? It is a fairly new site, 90 members, 44 forums and maybe 70 posts. We had an issue a month ago without a good backup so I want to make sure I have a good full backup. The Founder has been tied up and I didn't want to keep waiting.

[invenio]

That sounds about the right size for a starter board's database. Again, you will still need FTP access to back up the files.

[YouveGotMail]

That sounds about the right size for a starter board's database. Again, you will still need FTP access to back up the files.

Hi there invenio
I believe I found the issue and I am waiting to get the rights or permission.

phpBB >Permissions tab >on the left under PERMISSION MASKS >View administrative permissions
>Look up user Find a member input username View Permissions >Misc tab
Can backup/restore database

[Mick]

You were told that on the 11th viewtopic.php?p=16011337#p16011337

[YouveGotMail]

You were told that on the 11th viewtopic.php?p=16011337#p16011337

permissions
administrators - That is not an option for me
advanced
misc tab
Can backup/restore database YES

[KevC]

Here

[YouveGotMail]

I know this may have been painful for you or maybe not but it was a struggle for me! I want to thank users invenio, Kevc, and Mick for helping me and I may be forgetting someone. I thought I had full admin rights before I started this topic but I did not. I now have full admin rights and can perform a backup.

Thanks again!