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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

To create a backup, follow these steps

  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.

    MAMP PRO - Create Backup - Step 1

  3. Select the content you want to backup.

  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.

    MAMP PRO - Create Backup - Step 2

  6. Click the Save button.

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

    MAMP PRO - Create Backup - Step 3

  8. Click the “Close” button.

Restore Backup

To restore a backup, follow these steps

  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.

    MAMP PRO - Restore Backup - Step 1

  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 to help you recover the selected contents. Please read it carefully. If you wish to continue, click the “OK” button.

    MAMP PRO - Restore Backup - Step 2

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

    MAMP PRO - Restore Backup - Step 3

  7. Click the “Close” button.