Backup

MAMP PRO gives you the ability to quickly and easily back up the data of all sites (files & databases) using the backup feature. Backups are not tied to a specific installation of MAMP PRO. This means that you can share backups with other users of MAMP PRO.

Create Backup

1. Select “Backup…” from the File menu. This menu item is only active when no servers or services are running.

2. The “Backup” window opens.

   

3. Select the content you want to back up.

4. Click the Backup button.

5. The dialog for specifying the file name and location of the backup file is displayed. You can leave the suggested name/location or enter your own.

   

6. Click the Save button.

7. When the backup is complete, the message “Backup done.” is displayed.

   

8. Click the “Close” button.

Restore Backup

1. Select “Restore…” from the File menu. This menu item is only active when no servers or services are running.

2. The “Restore” window opens.

   

3. Select which backup file to use and what to restore from the backup.

4. Click the “Restore” button.

5. A message will be displayed asking you to confirm the restore. Please read it carefully before clicking the “OK” button to continue.

   

6. When the backup restore is complete, the message “Restore done.” appears.

   

7. Click the “Close” button.