# Portabase

Portabase is a self-hosted backup app. Open-source backup and restore platform for databases, supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Firebird, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis, and Valkey. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Proxmox.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/7256/portabase

## Description

Open-source backup and restore platform for databases, supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Firebird, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis, and Valkey.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Proxmox.

## Links

- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=portabase
- Official website: https://portabase.io

## Common questions

### How do I install Portabase for the first time?

Run the one-line agent install command provided on the Portabase site. It deploys the agent and is intended to be fully configured in under two minutes.

### Can I store database backups in my own storage backend?

Yes. Portabase lets you connect your own storage backends and choose exactly where each database backup is stored.

### How can I use an external identity provider to log in?

Configure OIDC or OAuth2 connectors so users can authenticate to your instance with one or more external identity providers.

### What happens when a backup or restore issue occurs?

Portabase can send notifications when an incident occurs. You can configure different notification channels based on severity levels.

### Can I restore a database outside a normal backup schedule?

Yes. Portabase is described as automating backups and restoring databases on demand.

## Alternatives

- Veeam Backup & Replication: Veeam Backup works with both standalone ESXi and Hyper-V hosts, as well as with large virtual deployments.

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