Create and restore application backups

Backup

To backup, follow the steps below:

  • Log in to the application as an administrator.

  • Select the “Tools” menu (wrench icon) in the left sidebar.

  • In the resulting sub-menu, select the “Backup/Restore” menu item.

  • Select the tables to be backed up. Select all tables for a full backup.

    OpenCart backup

  • Click the “Backup” icon at the top to start the backup.

You will be prompted to download a file to your desktop. Maintain this file carefully as you will need it if you ever need to restore your system from a backup.

Restore

To restore, follow the steps below:

  • Log in to the application as an administrator.

  • Select the “Tools” menu (wrench icon) in the left sidebar.

  • In the resulting sub-menu, select the “Backup/Restore” menu item.

  • Select the “Browse” button and choose the backup file to restore from.

  • Click the “Restore” icon at the top to start the restore.

    OpenCart restore

Last modification May 20, 2025