Best Way to Backup Neon Database to a Local Drive

For regularly backing up Neon database to a local drive, Prapl SQL Backup Tool is a convenient option because it removes the need to run manual pg_dumpcommands for every backup. Instead, you connect your Neon PostgreSQL database once, select your local drive as the destination, and configure a backup schedule. The tool can create the backup Neon database automatically, making it easier to maintain consistent local copies of your Neon database.

Steps to Backup Neon Database to Local Drive

1. Install Prapl SQL Backup
   Download and install Prapl SQL Backup on your Windows computer.

2. Connect Your Neon Database
   Open Prapl, choose PostgreSQL , and enter your Neon database connection details.

3. Verify the Connection
   Test the connection to make sure Prapl can access your Neon database successfully.

4. Select Local Drive
   Choose Local as the backup destination and select the folder or drive where you want to keep your Neon backups.

5. Configure the Backup
   Set your preferred backup options and choose how frequently you want the database to be backed up.

6. Schedule Automatic Backups
   Create a daily, weekly, or custom schedule. Prapl will run the backup automatically without requiring you to start the process each time.

7. Check Backup History
   After each backup, use the backup history or dashboard to check completed jobs and confirm that your Neon database backup was saved successfully.