Duplicating a database

Very often, you will have an existing database and you want to experiment with it to try a procedure or run a test, but without modifying the existing data. The answer is simple—duplicate the database and run the tests on the copy. Repeat this as many times as required:

1. In the database management screen, click on the Duplicate Database link next to the name of the database you wish to clone:

1. Fill in the form as follows:
   
   • Master Password: The master password of the Odoo server
   • New Name: The name you want to give to the copy

1. Click on the Continue button
2. You can then click on the name of the newly created database in the database management screen to access the login screen for that database