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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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 takes 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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