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

Validated on 6 May 2024 • Last edited on 1 Aug 2024

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.

Why am I receiving 520 status codes from my app?

Your app may have crashed while trying to receive an upload or return a response larger than it has been configured to manage.

Why am I receiving a forbidden error when making changes to my App Platform app?

Your team balance may be past due. Pay your balance to lift restrictions on actions you can take on the platform.

Why does my app not restart when it fails a health check?

If an app’s health check fails, the app currently does not restart. This is because App Platform does not currently support liveness probes. An app only automatically restarts if the app crashes or if its disk or RAM usage exceeds the its limits.

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