How do I back up my dev database on App Platform?

Dev databases do not have a built-in backup feature because they are intended for pre-production workloads. However, you can create regular database backups by setting up a cron job in your app that uses pg_dump to export the database to another database or storage solution.

If you require a database with backup functionality for production workloads, consider using a DigitalOcean Managed Database.

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Why can't I route traffic to my app's dedicated egress IP address?

Dedicated egress IPs route egress (outbound) traffic from an app. To route ingress (inbound) traffic to an app, use one of App Platform’s public ingress IPs.

Why doesn't my app's wildcard subdomain work?

Add the root domain to the list of domains in the app’s settings along with the wildcard subdomain.

Why is my app not resolving .gov domains?

App Platform apps may be slow or unable to resolve .gov domains because the domain administrators have blocked DigitalOcean’s IP addresses. To fix this, you can contact the domain administrator or use a custom DNS resolver.