Granular Restore vs. Full Restore #
A granular restore is ideal for recovering individual components, ensuring minimal data loss:
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File Restore: Used if you accidentally deleted a crucial image or modified a theme file incorrectly.
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Database Restore: Used if a database table was corrupted, or incorrect data was written.
Steps for File Restoration #
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Access Backup Tool: Navigate to the “Backup Manager” tool in cPanel.
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Select File Backup: Choose the “File Backups” option for the desired date.
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Navigate and Select: Browse the file directory structure (
public_html). Locate the specific file or folder you need to recover. -
Restore: Click the “Restore Selected” button. The restored file will replace the current file instantly.
Steps for Database Restoration #
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Access Database Backups: In the Backup Manager, select the “Database Backups” option.
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Choose Database: Select the specific database name you need to restore.
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Restore: Click the restore button. Note: Restoring a database will overwrite the current database entirely.
