====== Database Corruption ======

**Symptoms**
Ergo fails to start with database errors.

**Cause**
Corrupted database file or improper shutdown.

**Fix**
  1. Stop containers: docker compose stop folkzone-irc-ergo
  2. Backup current data if possible
  3. Delete data volume: docker volume rm folkzone-new_folkzone_irc_ergo_data
  4. Restart with fresh database: docker compose up -d folkzone-irc-ergo
  5. Note: This will reset all accounts and channels

**Prevention**
Regular backups of the data volume. See [[folkzone:services:irc:management|Management]].

Last updated: 2026-06-21