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Backup Wizard (Restoring Backups)

Updated 2024-08-221 min read

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The Backup Wizard interface allows you to back up all or part of your website, or to restore it from the most recent backup file.

To access this, go to Backup Wizard in the FILE section in cPanel:

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The first screen gives you the option to create or restore a backup file.  Click the Restore button on the right to proceed with the first steps of restoring your files.

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On the next screen you'll be prompted to choose which type of restore you would like to carry out.  Home Directory, MySQL Databases, Email Forwarders or Email Filters.  

 

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In this example we will be uploading a file for a Home Directory. See article Backup Wizard (Creating Backups). 

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All you need to do is upload and wait for the confirmation.  If you have any issues with the restore process, please contact support for further assistance.

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Frequently asked questions

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Which backup types can I restore in the wizard?

The restore screen offers Home Directory, MySQL Databases, Email Forwarders and Email Filters. Choose the option that matches the backup file you have.

What happens after I choose a restore type?

Upload the corresponding backup file and wait for the confirmation. The article’s illustrated example restores a Home Directory backup.

Where can I learn how to create the backup file first?

The companion Backup Wizard guide explains full and partial backups, completion notifications and downloading a copy for storage. Backup Wizard (Creating Backups).

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