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| Backup and restore your authentik instance | Backup & Restore |
This guide outlines the critical components to back up and restore in authentik.
PostgreSQL database
Backup
- Role: Stores all persistent data (users, policies, configurations, etc.).
- Impact of Loss: Complete data loss, requiring full restoration to recover functionality.
- Backup Guidance:
- Use PostgreSQL's native tools (
pg_dump,pg_dumpall, or continuous archiving). - Exclude system databases:
template0andtemplate1.
- Use PostgreSQL's native tools (
- Official Documentation: PostgreSQL Backup and Restore
Restore
- Restoration Importance: Essential for full recovery; authentik will not function without it.
- Restoration Guidance:
- Use PostgreSQL's
pg_restoreor other official methods.
- Use PostgreSQL's
Static directories
These directories are mounted as volumes in containerized installations and must be restored if they were part of the backup to maintain authentik’s expected functionality.
| Directory | Purpose | Backup and Restore Notes |
|---|---|---|
/data |
Stores application icons, flow backgrounds, uploaded files, and CSV reports. | Only required if not using S3 external storage. External storage should be backed up using the AWS S3 Sync utility. |
/certs |
Stores TLS certificates in the filesystem. | Backup if you rely on these certificates present in the filesystem. Not needed if authentik has already imported them, as certificates are stored in the database. |
/custom-templates |
Stores custom changes to the authentik UI. | Required if you modified authentik's default appearance. |
/blueprints |
Stores blueprints. | Optional but recommended if using custom blueprints. |