Which folders and files do I need to backup

OK after losing the project twice I need to find out what files or folders do I need to back up.
Right now I backed up the:
db
the admin folder
the includes folder

Anthing else need to be backed up

thanks
nomad

Backup all the files and maintain this as current - new backup any time you alter the files.

Database > this holds most of the changing information such as customers and orders and should be backed up any time you add a module and daily for a busy shop

Why are you loosing this?

Remember the Zip file containing the original Zen Cart files?
Remember the various folders contained there?
Those are the folders you need to backup, along with any files that go with them, INCLUDING the ones in that same directory (ie: index.php, ipn_main_handler.php, and so on).

And of course, you need to backup the database too.

Ok guys I haven't worked with MYSQL alot.....my first time.....how do i back up the database. I am hosted on godaddy.com with the premium plan.

MCF747

mcf747,

I am hosted on godaddy.com
I am sorry....
You can use the phpmyadmin tool to backup the DB and or install the DB Backup Module and do it from the Zen Cart admin.

I just did a search for "backup database" in the FAQ area, and came up with this link as the first search result:
https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=103

I just did a search for "backup database" in the FAQ area, and came up with this link as the first search result:
How can I do a database-backup with phpMyAdmin?