Backups

Pulsevia does not replace your host backups. Before updates or major config changes, back up:

Always back up

1. Database (MariaDB/MySQL dump)
2. .env
3. storage/app (lock file, version stamp, uploads, update packages)
4. Application code if you customized files outside official packages

Suggested schedule

Before pulsevia:update-apply

Take a fresh DB + files snapshot. The updater warns and requires acknowledgement.

Restore sketch

1. Put site in maintenance if needed
2. Restore files + .env
3. Restore database
4. php artisan optimize:clear
5. Confirm /login and a public /f/{slug}