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Expand Up @@ -64,12 +64,17 @@ Aldryn uses Postgres, so you will need a `PostgreSQL <http://www.postgresql.org>
locally too.

In the Aldryn control panel, the *Manage this website* section offers options for
downloading and restoring databases. Create a new backup of your site, refresh the
page, and download the backup you have just created.
downloading and restoring databases:

Unpack the .tar file that has been downloaded. This contains the database, media files, and more.
Using your local PostgreSQL database client, import the ``database.dump`` file, and make sure that
the new database's name and any permissions match those in the local site's settings.
#. create a new backup of your site
#. refresh the page
#. download the backup you have just created

The .tar file that has been downloaded. This contains the database, media files, and more.

#. unpack the .tar file that has been downloaded
#. using your local PostgreSQL database client, import the ``database.dump`` file
#. make sure that the new database's name and any permissions match those in the local site's ``settings.py``

Use local settings
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