Backup & Restore Guide

Regular backups are essential for protecting your data. This guide covers the different backup methods available.

Types of Backups

Type	What's Included	When
Import Backup	Provider's codes and portals	Automatic before bulk import
VPS Backup	Full system (DB, files, configs)	Manual via script

Automatic Import Backups

Before every bulk import, the system automatically:

• Creates a snapshot of your codes
• Creates a snapshot of your portals
• Stores the backup with a timestamp

VPS Backup Script

For server administrators, a comprehensive backup script is available:

# Navigate to app directory
cd /app

# Run backup
bash vps-backup-system.sh

# Backup location
/root/iptv-backups/

What VPS Backup Includes

• MongoDB Database: Complete database dump
• Application Files: Backend and frontend code
• Configuration: Nginx configs, environment files
• Restore Script: Auto-generated for easy recovery

Restoring from Backup

VPS Restore

Each backup includes a restore script:

# Navigate to backup folder
cd /root/iptv-backups/backup_TIMESTAMP/

# Run restore
bash restore.sh

Backup Best Practices

• Regular Schedule: Run VPS backups daily or weekly
• Off-site Storage: Copy backups to another server or cloud storage
• Test Restores: Periodically test that backups can be restored
• Retention Policy: Keep at least 7 days of backups
• Before Updates: Always backup before major changes

Automated Backup Schedule

Set up automatic backups using cron:

# Edit crontab
crontab -e

# Add daily backup at 3 AM
0 3 * * * /app/vps-backup-system.sh >> /var/log/backup.log 2>&1

Checking Backup Status

View your backups:

# List all backups
ls -la /root/iptv-backups/

# Check backup size
du -sh /root/iptv-backups/*