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Setting up multiple databases for production, testing, and development in Odoo is a common practice to ensure that you can develop and test features without affecting your live environment. Here’s how to set up and manage these databases:

Steps to Set Up Multiple Databases in Odoo

1. Access the Odoo Web Interface

Open your web browser and navigate to:

http://localhost:8069

2. Create the Production Database

1. Create a New Database:
   • Click on the “Create Database” button.
   • Fill in the required fields for your production database (e.g., production_db).
   • Set the admin email and password.
   • Optionally, choose to load demo data.
   • Click “Create Database.”

3. Create the Test Database

1. Create Another Database:
   • Return to the database management screen.
   • Click on “Create Database” again.
   • Fill in the required fields for your test database (e.g., test_db).
   • Set the admin email and password (you can use the same as the production database).
   • Click “Create Database.”

4. Create the Development Database

1. Create the Development Database:
   • Again, return to the database management screen.
   • Click on “Create Database” once more.
   • Fill in the required fields for your development database (e.g., development_db).
   • Set the admin email and password (you can use the same as the other databases).
   • Click “Create Database.”

Managing Multiple Databases

• Switching Between Databases: You can switch between databases from the Odoo login screen. Just select the database you want to access from the dropdown menu.
• Database Backups: Regularly back up your databases, especially the production database. You can do this from the Odoo web interface under the database management section.
• Database Configuration: You can configure each database independently, allowing you to test new features in the development database and run tests in the test database without affecting the production environment.

Summary

By following these steps, you can easily set up and manage production, test, and development databases in Odoo. This setup allows you to develop and test features safely while keeping your production environment stable.