MAMP PRO (macOS) Documentation

Backup

MAMP PRO offers you the possibility to back up the data of all hosts (files & databases) quickly and easily via the backup function. Backups are not bound to a certain installation of MAMP PRO. This means that you can also pass backups on to other users of MAMP PRO.

Create Backup

To create a backup, proceed as follows:

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

2. The backup window will open.

   

3. Select the contents you want the backup to contain.

4. Click on the “Backup” button.

5. The dialog for specifying the file name and location of the backup file will be displayed. You can leave the suggested name/location here or specify your own.

   

6. Click the “Save” button.

7. When the backup is finished, the message “Done.” will be displayed.

   

8. Click the “Close” button.

Restore Backup

To restore a backup, proceed as follows:

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

2. The window for restoring a backup will open.

   

3. Select which backup file you want to use and which contents should be restored from the backup.

4. Click on the “Restore” button.

5. A note will be displayed to help you restore the selected contents. Please read it carefully. If you want to continue the process, click on the “OK” button.

   

6. As soon as the restoration of the backup is finished, the message “Restore done.” will be displayed.

   

7. Click the “Close” button.