FAQ
Q1: Do I need special permissions?
A: Yes — only super admins can run or delete backups.
Q2: How does the PHP method work?
A: It exports the database table-by-table using PHP, creating .sql files.
Q3: Are backups compressed?
A: mysqldump backups are zipped; PHP backups may be plain .sql unless gzip is enabled.
Q4: Where is the mysqldump path setting?
A: In the add-on’s admin page under Tools.
Q5: Is this backing up my files as well?
A: No it is not.
Q6: How long does it take to do the backup?
A: It really depends on the size of your database.