Sync Data from Dev To Prod

[sharp bone]

How can I sync my data from dev to prod

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To sync data from your development environment to your production environment in Convex, you have several options:

Using Export and Import

The most straightforward way is to export data from your development deployment and import it into your production deployment:

1. Export your development data using the CLI:

   npx convex export --path ~/Downloads
   

   This will create a zip file containing your data Data Export.

2. Import this data to your production deployment:

   npx convex import --prod --replace backup.zip
   

   The --replace flag will replace existing data in the tables mentioned in the ZIP file Data Import.

Using Backup and Restore

Alternatively, you can use the backup and restore functionality:

1. Take a backup of your development deployment from the dashboard
2. Download the backup as a zip file
3. Restore this backup to your production deployment either through the dashboard or using the CLI command mentioned above Data Import & Export

Important Notes

• When importing data from a backup ZIP file, documents will retain their _id and _creationTime fields, ensuring that references between tables are maintained Data Import.

• Data import is the only way to create documents with pre-existing _id and _creationTime fields, which is important for preserving relationships between documents Data Import.

• If you're working with preview deployments, you can also seed them with data from your development or production environments Seeding Data for Preview Deployments.

Remember that data import is currently a beta feature, so if you encounter any issues or have feedback, you can reach out to the Convex team on Discord.

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