How to Restore Your Website from a Backup

This article explains how to restore your WordPress website from a backup on Web60.

Method 1: Restore Using the Control Panel

1. Log into your Web60 account Go to the Web60 client area and enter your login details.

2. Find your website Click on "Manage" next to your domain name.

3. Open the backup section Look for "Backups" in the menu. This shows all available backups for your website.

4. Choose your backup You'll see backups listed by date. Pick the backup from before your problem started. Daily backups go back 30 days.

5. Start the restore Click "Restore" next to your chosen backup. A popup will ask you to confirm.

6. Confirm the restore Click "Yes, restore my website". The system will begin restoring your files and database.

7. Wait for completion The restore takes 5-15 minutes depending on your website size. You'll get an email when it's finished.

Method 2: Restore Using cPanel File Manager

1. Access cPanel From your Web60 dashboard, click "Open cPanel".

2. Open File Manager Find "File Manager" under the "Files" section and click it.

3. Navigate to backups In File Manager, go to the "backups" folder in your home directory.

4. Download your backup Find the backup file you need (named by date) and download it to your computer.

5. Extract and upload Unzip the backup file on your computer. Delete the contents of your "public_html" folder, then upload the backup files.

6. Restore the database Go back to cPanel and open "phpMyAdmin". Import the database file from your backup.

What Happens During a Restore

When you restore a backup, Web60 replaces your current website files and database with the backup versions. Any changes made after the backup date will be lost.

Your website might be unavailable for a few minutes during the restore process. This is normal.

After the Restore

Once complete, visit your website to check everything works correctly. Test important pages like your contact forms and shop if you have one.

If something still isn't right, you can restore from a different backup date or contact support.

If you're still stuck after following these steps, contact Web60 support through your client area. Include details about what you were trying to fix and which backup date you want to restore from.

FAQ

Q: How far back can I restore my website?

A: Web60 keeps daily backups for 30 days. You can restore your website to any point within the last month.

Q: Will restoring a backup delete my recent changes?

A: Yes, restoring a backup replaces your current website with the backup version. Any changes made after the backup date will be lost.

Q: How long does a website restore take?

A: Most restores complete within 5-15 minutes, depending on your website size. You'll receive an email confirmation when it's finished.

Q: Can I restore just part of my website?

A: The standard restore replaces your entire website. If you need to restore specific files only, contact support for assistance.

Q: What if I restore the wrong backup?

A: You can restore a different backup immediately after. Each restore overwrites the previous version completely.

Q: Will my website be down during the restore?

A: Your website may be briefly unavailable during the restore process, typically for just a few minutes.

Q: Can I restore my website if I accidentally deleted it?

A: Yes, use Method 1 to restore your entire website from any available backup within the last 30 days.