Docker Containers Backup
How to Backup your Database inside a Docker Container.
Using SimpleBackups to Backup Databases in Docker Containers
Easily connect SimpleBackups to Docker containers on your server without the need to expose or map the container to an external port on your server. Whether you're running MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB or Redis, our app provides a seamless way to manage and secure your data with scheduled or on-demand backups. Follow this guide to set up connections, configure backup options, and ensure the safety of your containerized databases.
Step 1: Connect your server
You can follow this guide (
Create a file/server backup – SimpleBackups Help Center) to connect your server which has docker containers inside it.
Step 2: Create Your Backup
- Go to (Create Backup — SimpleBackups).
- Choose your server with docker you just connected (from Own Server box).
- Click on Select a Docker Container.
- Your Docker Containers will be fetched and you can select the one having the database you need to backup.
- Click Save.
- Fill the form with your database connection parameters.
- Note that By default the host will be
127.0.0.1orlocalhostinside the docker container.
- Complete your backup options then click Create Backup.
Now you have a database backup for the database inside the docker container you have selected without the need to expose or map the container to an external port on your server.
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Last updated on January 22, 2025