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T9. No backups

What this page helps you do​

Respond when you realize there is no real backup plan.

Why it matters​

This is a common late-discovered launch risk and it should be treated seriously.

You should already have​

  • a deployed app with important data

Skip this page if​

  • backups are already configured and tested

What to do​

  • identify the data that matters most
  • turn on the simplest real backup path now
  • document what is and is not covered

Start with the highest-value data first, then expand.

Common mistakes​

  • waiting for a “perfect” backup system
  • backing up the database but not files
  • assuming the host covers everything

Next step​

Go to R1. Backups.

Advanced notes​

TODO for contributors: add a recovery-priority worksheet in plain English.