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Import an existing database

Move your data from another host, or from your computer, into a DockHosting database.

You restore a dump from your computer, so the database needs public access (Hobby and up) while you import.

Make a dump of your current database

pg_dump --no-owner --no-acl -Fc "$OLD_DATABASE_URL" -f backup.dump

Create the database and turn on public access

Create a database of the same engine (and the same major version or newer), then turn on Public access and copy its Public URL. See Connect from your computer.

Restore

pg_restore --no-owner --no-acl -d "$NEW_PUBLIC_URL" backup.dump

Link the database to your project (Database → Link a database), delete any old DATABASE_URL you set yourself in Variables, and redeploy.

On the Free plan?

Free databases can't be reached from outside. Import with a short script your app runs once on start, or upgrade for the import and switch back later.

Connect to a database

From your app over the private network, from your computer with public access, or with dock db sql.

Your free address

Every app gets your-app.dockhosting.cloud with HTTPS. Apps from before November 2026 are moving there from dockhosting.dev.

On this page

Make a dump of your current databaseCreate the database and turn on public accessRestoreLink it and redeploy