Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions and answers that users often encounter.

How to Upgrade Basemulti?

Upgrade Steps

1. Backup Data

   • It is strongly recommended to backup your data before upgrading
   • If using SQLite, backup the database file
   • If using MySQL/PostgreSQL, export the base

2. Sync Code

   • If you deployed through Fork:

     # Add the upstream repository (if not added)
     git remote add upstream https://github.com/basemulti/basemulti.git
     
     # Fetch upstream updates
     git fetch upstream
     
     # Merge upstream updates
     git merge upstream/main

3. Update Dependencies

   npm

   npm install

   yarn

   yarn

   pnpm

   pnpm install

4. Update Base Structure

   • Some versions may require updating the base structure
   npm

   npm run migrate

   yarn

   yarn migrate

   pnpm

   pnpm migrate

5. Restart Service

   npm

   npm run build
   npm run start

   yarn

   yarn build
   yarn start

   pnpm

   pnpm build
   pnpm start

Notes

• Please read the release notes carefully before upgrading to understand the version changes
• It is recommended to backup important data regularly
• If you encounter issues after upgrading, you can roll back to the previous version
• It is recommended to validate the upgrade process in a test environment first

Does Basemulti Offer Cloud Services?

Yes, Basemulti offers a cloud service version:

Cloud Preview

• Access address: https://app.basemulti.com
• Features:
  • No deployment and maintenance required
  • Automatic updates to the latest version
  • Secure base backups
  • Professional technical support

Self-Hosting vs Cloud Service

Recommendation:

• If you need complete control over data and environment, choose the self-hosting version
• If you want to focus on business rather than maintenance, recommend using the cloud service
• If you are in the evaluation phase, you can first use the cloud preview to experience the features

Other Questions?

If you have other questions, you can:

1. View our Documentation
2. Ask on GitHub Issues
3. Join our community discussion