Export & Import

ATStatus allows you to export your data for backups and import it to restore or migrate to a new installation.

Backup Your Data

Regular exports are recommended as part of your backup strategy. Export your data before making significant changes or upgrading ATStatus.

Accessing Export & Import

Log in to the Admin Panel
Navigate to Export in the sidebar
Choose to export or import data

Exporting Data

Full Export

Export all your ATStatus data including:

Status pages and settings
Components and groups
Incidents and maintenance windows
Subscribers
Users and roles
Configuration settings

How to Export

Go to Admin → Export
Select what to include in the export
Click Export Data
Save the downloaded JSON file

Export Options

Option	Description
Include Settings	Export all configuration settings
Include Incidents	Export incident history
Include Subscribers	Export subscriber list
Include Users	Export user accounts (passwords not included)

Store Exports Securely

Export files may contain sensitive information like subscriber emails. Store them securely and don't share them publicly.

Importing Data

How to Import

Go to Admin → Export
Click the Import tab
Select your export file
Choose import options
Click Import Data

Import Options

Option	Description
Merge	Add imported data alongside existing data
Replace	Replace existing data with imported data
Skip Duplicates	Don't import items that already exist

Warning: Replace Mode

Using "Replace" mode will delete existing data before importing. Always create a fresh export before using this option, in case you need to restore.

Migrating to a New Server

To migrate ATStatus to a new server:

Export all data from your current installation
Install ATStatus on the new server
Run the setup process on the new server
Import your exported data
Update DNS or proxy settings to point to the new server

Export File Format

Exports are saved as JSON files. The file structure follows ATStatus's internal data model and is not intended for manual editing.

{
  "version": "1.0",
  "exportedAt": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
  "data": {
    "statusPages": [...],
    "components": [...],
    "incidents": [...],
    "settings": {...}
  }
}

Troubleshooting

Import Fails

Ensure the file is a valid ATStatus export (not corrupted)
Check that the export version is compatible
Try importing smaller subsets of data

Missing Data After Import

Verify all options were selected during import
Check for import errors in the log
Ensure the export file contained the expected data

Export Best Practices

Create regular backups (weekly or before major changes)
Test imports on a staging environment first
Keep multiple backup versions
Store backups in a secure, off-site location
Document your backup schedule