# AIXF Backup Combo
## Overview
A flexible, super admin–only database backup tool for XenForo 2.3+
Choose between mysqldump (fast server-level export) or PHP-based export (shared-hosting–friendly).
Backups are stored in /internal_data/aixf_backupcombo and can be downloaded or deleted directly from the Admin CP.
## Features
Super admin–only access for security.
One-click database backup from the Admin CP.
Backups saved in /internal_data/aixf_backupcombo.
Download backups directly from the Admin CP.
Delete backups directly from the Admin CP.
Choose mysqldump or PHP export method.
Configurable mysqldump path for custom server setups.
## 🖱 Usage
Go to Admin CP → Tools → Backup Combo.
Choose method and click Run Backup.
Use Download or Delete to manage backups.
## Installation
1. Upload Files
- Upload the src/addons/AIXF/BackupCombo folder to your XenForo installation.
2. Install in Admin CP
Go to Admin CP → Add-ons → Install/Upgrade Add-ons.
Click Install for AIXF Backup Combo.
## 🗑 Uninstallation
1. In the Admin CP, go to Add-ons and click Uninstall next to AIXF Backup Combo.
2. (Optional) Remove /internal_data/aixf_backupcombo.
3. (Optional) Delete /src/addons/AIXF/BackupCombo.
## ⚠ Notes
Only super admins can access this tool.
mysqldump is faster for large databases, PHP export works where mysqldump isn’t available.
Common mysqldump paths:
Windows/XAMPP: C:\xampp\mysql\bin\mysqldump.exe
Linux: /usr/bin/mysqldump or /usr/local/bin/mysqldump
## Overview
A flexible, super admin–only database backup tool for XenForo 2.3+
Choose between mysqldump (fast server-level export) or PHP-based export (shared-hosting–friendly).
Backups are stored in /internal_data/aixf_backupcombo and can be downloaded or deleted directly from the Admin CP.
## Features
Super admin–only access for security.
One-click database backup from the Admin CP.
Backups saved in /internal_data/aixf_backupcombo.
Download backups directly from the Admin CP.
Delete backups directly from the Admin CP.
Choose mysqldump or PHP export method.
Configurable mysqldump path for custom server setups.
## 🖱 Usage
Go to Admin CP → Tools → Backup Combo.
Choose method and click Run Backup.
Use Download or Delete to manage backups.
## Installation
1. Upload Files
- Upload the src/addons/AIXF/BackupCombo folder to your XenForo installation.
2. Install in Admin CP
Go to Admin CP → Add-ons → Install/Upgrade Add-ons.
Click Install for AIXF Backup Combo.
## 🗑 Uninstallation
1. In the Admin CP, go to Add-ons and click Uninstall next to AIXF Backup Combo.
2. (Optional) Remove /internal_data/aixf_backupcombo.
3. (Optional) Delete /src/addons/AIXF/BackupCombo.
## ⚠ Notes
Only super admins can access this tool.
mysqldump is faster for large databases, PHP export works where mysqldump isn’t available.
Common mysqldump paths:
Windows/XAMPP: C:\xampp\mysql\bin\mysqldump.exe
Linux: /usr/bin/mysqldump or /usr/local/bin/mysqldump
