• Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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How to Restore a WordPress Backup

Recovering Your WordPress Site

Restore your site when something goes wrong.

Method 1: JetBackup Restore

  1. Log into DirectAdmin
  2. Open JetBackup
  3. Click Full Backups or File Backups
  4. Select the backup date
  5. Choose what to restore
  6. Click Restore

Method 2: UpdraftPlus Restore

  1. Log into WordPress admin
  2. Go to SettingsUpdraftPlus
  3. Find your backup in the list
  4. Click Restore
  5. Select what to restore
  6. Confirm restoration

If You Can't Access WordPress

  1. Use JetBackup in DirectAdmin
  2. Restore files and database
  3. Try accessing WordPress again

What Gets Restored

  • Files: themes, plugins, uploads
  • Database: posts, pages, settings
  • Both: Complete site restoration

After Restoring

  • Clear any caching
  • Check site functionality
  • Update WordPress if needed
  • Scan for security issues if restored due to hack

Partial Restore

You can restore just specific items like a single database, specific files, or just emails.