Restoring your WordPress website from a backup is an essential skill, whether you’re recovering from a security breach, server failure, or accidental data loss. In this guide, we will show you how to restore your website both manually and automatically from a backup.
Why You Should Restore Your Website from a Backup
If your website experiences issues like hacking, server crashes, or broken functionality, restoring from a backup allows you to recover your site to its previous working state. Regular backups are your insurance against these problems, ensuring that your website can be up and running quickly.
Manual Restoration of Your WordPress Website
Restoring your website manually involves uploading your website files and database from the backups you created earlier.
Step 1: Restore Your Website Files
1.Log in to cPanel: Access your hosting account’s cPanel by logging into your Client Area at wphostinghub.com.
2.Open the File Manager: In cPanel, go to File Manager under the Files section.
3.Navigate to Your Website’s Root Directory: Open the public_html folder (or your website’s root directory).
4.Delete the Existing Files: Before uploading the backup, it’s important to delete the current files in the directory to avoid conflicts. Select all files and delete them.
5.Upload Your Backup Files: Click Upload and select the website files backup you created earlier. After uploading, extract the files if they are in a compressed format (e.g., a zip file).
Step 2: Restore Your WordPress Database
1.Log in to phpMyAdmin: In cPanel, go to phpMyAdmin under the Databases section.
2.Select Your Database: From the left sidebar, choose the WordPress database associated with your website.
3.Delete the Existing Database: If you’re restoring a full backup, you may want to delete the current database and create a new one. Be careful with this step if you don’t want to lose any other data.
4.Import the Database Backup: After selecting the database, click on the Import tab. Choose the database backup file you exported earlier (usually a .sql file) and click Go to import it.
Automatic Restoration of Your WordPress Website
If you’ve used a backup plugin or your hosting provider’s tools for automated backups, restoring your website can be quicker and more straightforward.
Step 1: Restore Using a Backup Plugin
1. Log in to WordPress Dashboard: Go to yourdomain.com/wp-admin and log into your WordPress admin panel.
2.Access the Backup Plugin: Open the settings of the backup plugin you used, like UpdraftPlus or BackupBuddy.
3.Choose the Restore Option: In the plugin’s dashboard, locate the restore or migrate section. You should see the available backup versions.
4.Restore the Backup: Select the backup you want to restore from and follow the on-screen prompts to restore your website files and database.
Step 2: Restore Using Hosting Provider’s Tools
Many hosting providers offer one-click backup restoration features through cPanel or their custom control panels. Here’s how you can restore using cPanel:
1.Log in to cPanel: Access your hosting account’s cPanel by logging into your Client Area at wphostinghub.com.
2. Find the Backup Section: Navigate to the Backup or Backup Wizard in the Files section.
3.Restore Backup: Look for the Restore section and select the backup you want to restore. Follow the prompts to restore both your website files and database.
Conclusion
Restoring your WordPress website from a backup is a simple yet crucial process for website recovery. Whether you choose to restore manually or use an automated backup plugin or hosting tool, having a backup in place ensures that you can quickly recover your website in case of emergencies.
Need Assistance? If you need help with restoring your website from a backup or run into any issues during the process, our support team is here for you. Feel free to reach out through your Client Area.
