how can I duplicate my database for trial purposes
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The method for duplicating your Odoo database for trial purposes varies depending on your hosting environment. For Odoo Online (SaaS) users, duplication is performed directly from your Odoo.com account under the "My Databases" section, where you can select the "Duplicate" option. These duplicates are typically marked "For testing purposes" to disable external actions, expire after 15 days, and are limited in number.
If you are using Odoo.sh (PaaS), the platform is designed for development and testing. You can create a trial environment by creating a new "staging" branch from your production branch. These staging branches automatically neutralize external actions and are ideal for testing new features with production data without impacting your live operations.
For On-Premise or Self-Hosted Odoo instances, you have two primary methods. You can use the Odoo Database Manager, accessible via /web/database/manager in your browser, which often includes a "duplicate" option with a "neutralize" checkbox. Alternatively, you can perform a backup (dump) of your existing database and then restore it under a new name, either through the Odoo database manager or using PostgreSQL commands, optionally applying a --neutralize flag during the restore process. Regardless of the hosting type, duplicating your database is a crucial step for safely testing new configurations or modules without affecting your live production environment.
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