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Odoo Online
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`Odoo Online <https://www.odoo.com/trial>`_ provides private databases which are fully managed and
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hosted by Odoo. It can be used for long-term production or to test Odoo thoroughly, including
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customizations that don't require code.
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`Odoo Online <https://www.odoo.com/trial>`_ offers private databases hosted and managed by Odoo.
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Odoo Online databases can be accessed using any web browser and do not require a local installation.
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They can be used for long-term production or to thoroughly test Odoo, including customizations that
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do not require custom code.
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.. tip::
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To quickly try out Odoo, shared `demo databases <https://demo.odoo.com>`_ are available for
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testing. No registration is required; however, each database is only available for a few hours.
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.. note::
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Odoo Online is incompatible with custom modules or the Odoo App Store.
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Odoo Online is incompatible with custom modules or modules from the `Odoo Apps Store
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<https://apps.odoo.com/apps>`_.
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Odoo Online databases are accessed using any web browser and do not require a local installation.
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.. _odoo-online/database-manager:
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To quickly try out Odoo, shared `demo <https://demo.odoo.com>`_ instances are available. No
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registration is required, but each instance only lives for a few hours.
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Database manager
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.. _odoo_online/database-management:
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To manage an Odoo Online database, open to the `database manager
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<https://www.odoo.com/my/databases>`_ and sign in as the database administrator.
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Database management
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===================
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.. _odoo-online/domain-names:
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To manage a database, go to the `database manager <https://www.odoo.com/my/databases>`_ and sign in
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as the database administrator.
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Domain names
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All the main database management options are available by clicking the database name, except the
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upgrade option, which can be accessed by clicking the **arrow in a circle** icon next to the
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database name. It is only displayed if an upgrade is available.
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:doc:`Configure a custom domain name <../applications/websites/website/configuration/domain_names>`
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by selecting a database and clicking :icon:`fa-globe` :guilabel:`Domain Names`.
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.. image:: odoo_online/database-manager.png
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:alt: Accessing the database management options
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.. tip::
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:ref:`Register a domain name for free <domain-name/register>`.
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- :ref:`odoo_online/upgrade`
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- :ref:`odoo_online/duplicate`
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- :ref:`odoo_online/rename`
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- :ref:`odoo_online/download`
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- :ref:`odoo_online/domains`
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- :ref:`odoo_online/tags`
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- :ref:`odoo_online/delete`
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- :ref:`odoo_online/contact-support`
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- :ref:`odoo_online/users`
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- :ref:`odoo_online/web-services`
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.. _odoo-online/tags:
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.. _odoo_online/upgrade:
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Tags
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Upgrade
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Add tags to identify and sort databases by selecting a database and clicking :icon:`fa-tags`
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:guilabel:`Tags`. In the dialog box, enter a tag, click the :icon:`fa-plus-circle`
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(:guilabel:`plus`) button, and click :guilabel:`Save`.
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Trigger a database upgrade.
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.. tip::
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Search for tags in the :icon:`fa-search` search bar at the top right.
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.. seealso::
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For more information about the upgrade process, check out the :ref:`Odoo Online upgrade
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documentation <upgrade-request-test>`.
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.. _odoo_online/duplicate:
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Hide
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Duplicate
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Permanently hide the database from the database manager by selecting it and clicking
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:icon:`fa-eye-slash` :guilabel:`Hide`. In the dialog box, click :guilabel:`Yes, I don't need it
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anymore`.
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Create an exact copy of the database, which can be used to perform testing without compromising
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daily operations.
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.. Note::
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It is possible to access a hidden database through its URL.
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- By checking :guilabel:`For testing purposes`, all external actions (emails, payments, delivery
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orders, etc.) are disabled by default on the duplicated database.
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- Duplicated databases expire automatically after 15 days.
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- A maximum of five duplicates can be made per database. Under extraordinary circumstances,
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contact `support <https://www.odoo.com/help>`_ to raise the limit.
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.. _odoo_online/rename:
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Manage
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Rename
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Access all other database management options by selecting it and clicking :icon:`fa-gears`
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:guilabel:`Manage`.
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Rename the database and its URL.
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Switch plans
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Switch `pricing plans <https://www.odoo.com/pricing>`_ by clicking :guilabel:`Switch` under the
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desired plan.
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Download
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.. _odoo-online/upgrade:
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Upgrade
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Download a ZIP file containing a backup of the database.
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Launch a :ref:`database upgrade <upgrade-request-test>` by clicking :guilabel:`Upgrade`.
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- Databases are backed up daily as per the `Odoo Cloud Hosting SLA
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<https://www.odoo.com/cloud-sla>`_.
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- If the :guilabel:`Download` option is disabled, it means your database is too large to be
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downloaded through this method. In this case, please contact `Odoo Support
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<https://www.odoo.com/help>`_ to request an alternative download solution.
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This option is only displayed when an upgrade is available.
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Rename
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Use a custom :doc:`domain name </applications/websites/website/configuration/domain_names>` to
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access the database via another URL.
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Rename and change the URL of a database by clicking :guilabel:`Rename`. In the dialog box, enter a
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:guilabel:`New name` and click :guilabel:`Rename`.
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You can :ref:`register a domain name for free <domain-name/register>`.
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Duplicate
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Create a copy of the database by clicking :guilabel:`Duplicate`. In the dialog box, enter a
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:guilabel:`New name` and click :guilabel:`Duplicate`.
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Add tags to easily identify and sort your databases.
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- By default, the :guilabel:`For testing purposes` option is enabled. It disables all external
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actions (emails, payments, delivery orders, etc.) on the duplicated database.
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- Duplicates expire after 15 days.
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- A maximum of five duplicates can be created per database. Under extraordinary circumstances,
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contact `Odoo Support <https://www.odoo.com/help>`_ to extend the limit.
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Download a backup
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Download a ZIP file containing a database backup by clicking :guilabel:`Download Backup`.
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Delete a database instantly.
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- Databases are backed up daily as per the `Odoo Cloud Hosting SLA
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<https://www.odoo.com/cloud-sla>`_.
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- If the :guilabel:`Download Backup` option is disabled, it means the database is too large to be
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downloaded using the database manager. Contact `Odoo Support <https://www.odoo.com/help>`_ to
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Deleting a database means that all data is permanently lost. The deletion is instant and applies
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to all users. It is recommended to create a backup of the database before deleting it.
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Carefully read the warning message and only proceed if the implications of deleting a database are
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View admin activity logs
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.. image:: odoo_online/delete.png
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View the logs of all actions taken by Odoo employees or the database administrator on the database
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- The database name is immediately made available to anyone.
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`database manager <https://www.odoo.com/my/databases>`_, call the method ``list`` of the model
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``odoo.database`` via an :doc:`external JSON-2 API </developer/reference/external_api>` call.
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<https://www.odoo.com/my/databases>`_ programmatically, call the `list` method of the
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`odoo.database` model via an :doc:`external JSON-2 API <../developer/reference/external_api>` call.
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