================================= Online (SaaS) database management ================================= To manage a database, sign in to https://www.odoo.com and access the `database management page `_ by clicking on the user icon, then on *My Databases*. .. image:: online/my-databases.png :align: center :alt: Clicking on the user icon opens a drop-down menu. "My databases" button is highlighted. .. note:: Make sure you are connected as the administrator of the database you want to manage. .. image:: online/dropdown-menu.png :align: right :alt: Clicking on the gear icon opens the drop-down menu. Open the drop-down menu next to the database you want to manage by clicking on the gear icon. Several actions are available: - :ref:`online/upgrade` - :ref:`online/duplicate` - :ref:`online/rename` - :ref:`online/download` - :ref:`online/domains` - :ref:`online/tags` - :ref:`online/delete` - :ref:`online/contact-support` - :ref:`online/users` .. _online/upgrade: Upgrade ======= Upgrade the database to the latest Odoo version. .. warning:: Upgrading a database to a newer version of Odoo is a complex operation that requires time and caution. It is essential to test the upgrade before upgrading the production database. .. seealso:: - :doc:`../upgrade/process` .. _online/duplicate: Duplicate ========= Make an exact copy of the database to be able to perform testing without compromising the daily operations. .. important:: - By checking *For testing purposes*, all external communication (emails, payments, delivery orders, etc.) are disabled by default on the duplicated database. - Duplicate databases expire automatically after 15 days. .. _online/rename: Rename ====== Rename the database and its URL. .. _online/download: Download ======== Download instantly a ZIP file with a backup of the database. .. note:: Databases are backed up daily according to the `Odoo Cloud SLA `_. .. _online/domains: Domains ======= Configure custom domains to access the database via another URL. .. seealso:: - :doc:`/applications/websites/website/publish/domain_name` .. _online/tags: Tags ==== Add tags to sort your databases out. You can search the tags in the search bar. .. _online/delete: Delete ====== Delete a database instantly. .. danger:: Deleting a database means that all data is permanently lost. The deletion is instant and for all users. It is recommended to create a backup of the database before deleting it. Read carefully the warning message that pops up and proceed only if you fully understand the implications of deleting a database: .. image:: online/delete.png :align: center :alt: A warning message is prompted before deleting a database. .. note:: - Only an administrator can delete a database. - The database name is immediately available for a new database. - It is not possible to delete a database if it is expired or linked to a subscription. If needed, please get in touch with `Odoo Support `_. - To delete your account, please get in touch with `Odoo Support `_. .. _online/contact-support: Contact Support =============== Access the Odoo `support page `_ with your database's details already pre-filled. .. _online/users: Invite / Remove Users ===================== To invite users, fill out the email address of the new user and click on *Invite*. To add multiple users, click on *Add more users*. .. image:: online/invite-users.png :align: center :alt: Clicking on "Add more users" adds additional email fields. To remove users, select the users to remove and click on *Remove*. .. seealso:: - :doc:`/applications/general/users/manage_users`