Move Installation

Do you need to move to a new website? Or do you need to set up a new website by replicating the same configuration used on a different installation? Here you can find how the backups will help you fulfill these requests.

Export

First of all, you need to export the data currently installed on your website. Here's a list of steps to follow:

1. visit the Configuration > Applications page from the back-end of VikAppointments;
2. access the Backup section;
3. click the Manage Backups button;
4. hit the New button from the toolbar;
5. make sure the "Create New" option has been selected under the Action parameter;
6. select the correct export type (full if you wish to export an exact copy, management if you wish to export only the system configuration);
7. click the Save button;
8. click the button under the Download column of the selected record.

Import

Once the backup has been downloaded, open the other website and follow these steps:

1. visit the Configuration > Applications page from the back-end of VikAppointments;
2. access the Backup section;
3. click the Manage Backups button;
4. hit the New button from the toolbar;
5. pick the "Upload Existing" option from the Action parameter;
6. drag the downloaded ZIP and drop it within the specified area;
7. click the Save button.

Restore

After importing the backup, you should now see a new record under the list. You should now follow these steps:

1. hit the button under the Restore column of the selected backup;
2. confirm the first alert;
3. confirm the second alert;
4. wait for the process completion.