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 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.

Where can I find the client IP address of a request connecting to my app?

You can find the client IP address of a request connecting to your app in the do-connecting-ip HTTP header.

Why is my app's database connection timing out?

Timeouts can be caused by high CPU utilization, so check your app’s CPU utilization and consider scaling your app.