Advanced settings

1. 1

   Go to 'More' in your project, then 'Cloud', then 'Overview', and finally 'Advanced settings'.

   This is the main place to access all the advanced controls for your app's backend.

2. 2

   Look at the 'CPU', 'Memory', and 'Disk' cards to see if any resource is under pressure (highlighted segments).

   This helps you understand if your app's backend is struggling to keep up with demand, which might make your app slow.

3. 3

   If you see pressure or get a 'Cloud instance needs attention' notice, consider clicking 'Ask Lovable' to get advice on improving performance, or click 'Manage' next to 'Database size' to choose a larger size.

   Increasing your instance size can make your app faster and handle more users, but Lovable might suggest other ways to fix slowness first.

4. 4

   If your app is running out of storage, click 'Manage' next to 'Database storage' and enter a larger size.

   This prevents your app from running out of space to save new information.

5. 5

   To get a copy of your app's data, go to 'Export project data', click 'Export data', then 'Export' in the 'Database' card, and confirm by clicking 'Start export'.

   This creates a backup of your database, which is useful before making big changes or moving your app elsewhere.

6. 6

   To temporarily stop your app's backend and save credits, go to 'Pause Cloud' and click 'Pause', then confirm.

   This is useful for projects you're not actively working on, but remember that storage costs still apply.

7. 7

   To permanently delete your app's backend, go to 'Remove Lovable Cloud', click 'Remove', check the warning boxes, type your project's name, and click 'Remove'.

   This completely removes your app's backend and all its data, so make sure you've exported everything you need first.

I need to manage my app's backend. Can you show me how to check its health, change its size, increase storage, export data, pause it, or remove it?

Backend

The part of your app that runs on a server, handling things like storing data, user accounts, and complex calculations, rather than what you see on screen.

Infrastructure

The underlying computer systems, networks, and services that your app uses to run.

Instance

A virtual computer server that runs your app's backend, with a specific amount of computing power (CPU), memory, and disk space.

CPU

The 'brain' of the computer that performs calculations and runs programs.

Memory

Temporary storage that the computer uses to quickly access data and programs it's currently working on.

Disk

Permanent storage where your app's data is saved, like a hard drive.

Credits

The currency used within Lovable to pay for the resources your app uses, like computing power and storage.

PostgreSQL

A popular type of database system used to store and manage your app's information.

Edge Functions

Small pieces of code that run very close to your users, making your app faster for certain tasks.

Supabase

An open-source platform that provides backend services, similar to what Lovable's built-in Cloud offers.

Row level security policies

Rules that control which users can see or change specific rows (entries) in your database, based on their permissions.

• Ignoring resource pressure (CPU, Memory, Disk) can lead to a slow or unresponsive app.
• Not exporting your data and files before removing Lovable Cloud will result in permanent data loss.
• Attempting to decrease database storage size, as it can only be increased.
• Expecting a paused project to automatically resume when traffic comes to your app; you must manually 'Wake up' a paused project.
• Forgetting that storage usage still incurs costs even when your project is paused.
• Relying on Edge Functions for critical features (like AI or payments) while your project is paused, as they will not work.
• Trying to change your database's region after it's been set, as this is not possible.