Maintenance
App Maintenance
Update, backup, and restore your Mentor LMS application from the admin maintenance panel.
The App Maintenance panel allows you to update, backup, and restore your Mentor LMS application safely.
Accessing App Maintenance
- Log in to your admin dashboard
- Navigate to Maintenance → App Maintenance
Application Update
Pre-Update Requirements
- Click Refresh Server before updating
- Always create a backup before updating
Update Process
- Click Update Application
- Select the latest version ZIP file — the update starts automatically
- Do not refresh or close the browser during the update
Post-Update: Version Seeder
After updating, you must run the version seeder once:
- Click the Run Version Seeder button once after each version update
Run Once Only
Never click the seeder button multiple times for the same version. Running it more than once may cause data duplication or configuration conflicts.
Application Reboot
What Happens When You Reboot
- Clears and rebuilds application cache, routes, views, and config
- Brings the application out of maintenance mode
How to Reboot
- Click Reboot System (red button) to clear everything and reboot
- Click Clear System Cache (black button) to only clear cache
When to Reboot
- After making configuration changes
- When experiencing performance issues
- After environment variable changes
- When cache-related issues occur
Application Backup
What Gets Backed Up
- Source Code — All application files
- Database — Complete MySQL database dump
- Assets — Uploaded media in local storage and public files
How to Create a Backup
- Click Refresh Server
- Wait for the server refresh to complete
- Click Create Backup
- Wait for the process to complete
- The backup will appear in the Recent Backups section
Managing Backups
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Download | Download the backup file to your local computer |
| Restore | Restore the application to this backup state |
| Delete | Remove old backups to free up server space |
Restoration Process
- Click Refresh Server first
- Locate the backup you want to restore
- Click Restore for that backup
- Wait for the restoration to complete
Restoration Warning
Restoring a backup will overwrite your current application files and database. Always create a current backup before restoring an older one.