# Backup & Restore

Export, import, and schedule backups of your ARI data.

## Overview

ARI includes a built-in backup system that lets you export, import, and verify your data. Access backup features in **Settings \> Backups**.

## Export

Export your entire ARI database to a backup file. The export uses a 3-tier table discovery process to ensure all data is captured:

1. **Core tables** — System tables for authentication, settings, and configuration
2. **Module tables** — Data from all enabled modules
3. **Dynamic tables** — Any additional tables created by custom modules

The export captures a complete snapshot of your data at the time of export.

## Import

Restore data from a previously exported backup file. The import process verifies data integrity before applying changes to ensure your database is not corrupted by a partial import.

## Verification

Before importing, ARI verifies the backup file:

- Checks file format and structure
- Validates data integrity across all tables
- Reports any issues before applying changes

## Scheduled Backups

For production deployments on Vercel, ARI includes a cron job that can trigger automatic backups on a schedule. The schedule is defined in `vercel.json` and runs hourly by default.

## Supabase Backups

If you are using Supabase as your database provider, Supabase also provides automatic daily backups on paid plans. These are independent of ARI's built-in backup system and provide an additional layer of protection.

## Best Practices

- Export a backup before upgrading ARI
- Store backup files in a secure, separate location
- Test restoring from a backup periodically to verify your backups work

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