# 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](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/postgresql/how-to/import-databases/index.html.md#export-an-existing-database) to another database or storage solution.

If you require a database with backup functionality for production workloads, consider using a [DigitalOcean Managed Database](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/index.html.md).

## Related Topics

[How do I back up my app on App Platform?](https://docs.digitalocean.com/support/how-do-i-back-up-my-app-on-app-platform/index.html.md): App Platform does not support backups, but you can use DigitalOcean Managed Databases to back up your data.

[How do I fix the error "Record is managed by an App on this account, and cannot be deleted"?](https://docs.digitalocean.com/support/how-do-i-fix-the-error-record-is-managed-by-an-app-on-this-account-and-cannot-be-deleted/index.html.md): Use the app’s Settings tab to remove domains associated with App Platform apps.

[Why do I get the error “JavaScript heap out of memory” during deployment?](https://docs.digitalocean.com/support/why-do-i-get-the-error-javascript-heap-out-of-memory-during-deployment/index.html.md): Increase the heap memory by setting the environment variable NODE\_OPTIONS=–max-old-space-size=4096.