I need to backup my confluence database (postgreSQL) in order to setup confluence completely new and

[Hans-Georg Emberger]

I have an unstable server and need to setup Confluence again (after completely wiping the server)

How can I make sure I can backup my confluence in order to restore it after new installation

Are there step-by-step instructions?

[Shannon S · Accepted solution]

Hans-Georg,

You can migrate Confluence using Migrating Confluence Between Servers or by restoring a site backup (provided your instance isn't too large) following Site Backup and Restore. 

Please review both articles to help determine which method is best for you!

Regards,

Shannon

[Alexis Robert · Accepted solution]

Hello @Hans-Georg Emberger, 

you will need to perform a XML backup as described here, and then import it during the new server Confluence.

You might want to save following from the old server:

• conf/server.xml file if you manually changed it
• bin/setenv.sh file if you manually changed it
• your attachment directory

You can also use this page as a reference for migrating your instance.

Let me know if this helps, 

--Alexis

[Hans-Georg Emberger]

Thank you for your help!!

[Alexis Robert]

Glad we could help @Hans-Georg Emberger

Please take a moment to mark our posts as "Accepted" so that other users can find this when they run into a similar issue.

Thanks, 

--Alexis