Yes when you backup your Discourse, you can restore it at anytime with all that info – likes, uploads, posts, etc.
You can read more here:
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Look for the “Cancel subscription” link (free and paid)
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In the cancellation m…
If you wish, you can also self-host your Discourse forum (which can also be a lot cheaper than official hosting – pricing is at a minimum of just $6 USD/month on Digital Ocean) and you will also be able to restore it with all that information.
# Install Discourse on a Cloud Server
> To install and self-host Discourse, follow the steps below. But if you'd rather skip the setup, maintenance, and server management, our official Discourse hosting plans (Free, Pro, Business or Enterprise) take care of everything for you.
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> [Learn more about Discourse hosting](https://discourse.org/pricing)
> If you prefer to self-host but need help setting it up we have partners who can help.
> [Click here to explore self-hosting set-up options](https://discourse.org/partners).
**Set up Discourse in about 10 minutes** with zero knowledge of Rails or Linux shell. Works on any Docker-compatible cloud provider or local server.
## Contents
- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
- [Requirements](#requirements)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [The Setup Wizard](#the-setup-wizard)
- [After Installation](#after-installation)
- [Advanced Configuration](#advanced-configuration)
- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
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