About the database backup

Configuration > Advanced > Backup entire database downloads the database of your whole survey site as one .sql file: surveys, responses, participant lists, administrators and settings. The file is meant for a LimeSurvey installation on your own server. Files you uploaded, such as images, are not in it.

To keep or move single surveys, export them instead: a survey structure (.lss) for the questions and settings, a survey archive (.lsa) of an active survey for everything including responses and participants. See Export a survey.

Download the backup

1. Click Configuration in the top bar.
2. Under Advanced, click Backup entire database.
3. Save the file your browser downloads.

Global settings > Storage sets a size limit in megabytes for this direct download.

Next steps

• Export a survey
• Check data integrity
• Global settings

FAQ

Can I restore the file on LimeSurvey Cloud myself?

No. There is no restore in the administration. Contact LimeSurvey support if you need data restored.

How do I move one survey to another site?

Export it as a survey archive and import it on the other site. See Export a survey and Import a survey.