How to Restore a WordPress Backup Print

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Restoring a backup is essential if your site has been compromised or encountered a major issue. Here’s how to restore a WordPress backup:

  1. Using cPanel Backup:
    • If you’ve created backups in cPanel:
      1. Log in to cPanel and go to Files > Backup.
      2. Under Restore a Home Directory Backup, click Choose File and select the backup file.
      3. Click Upload to restore the backup.
  2. Using a Plugin (e.g., UpdraftPlus):
    • If you’ve used a backup plugin like UpdraftPlus:
      1. Go to WordPress Dashboard > Settings > UpdraftPlus.
      2. Click the Restore button next to the backup you want to restore.
      3. Select the components to restore (files, database, plugins, etc.).
      4. Click Restore and wait for the process to complete.
  3. Manual Backup Restoration:
    • To manually restore your website:
      1. Use FTP to upload the backup files to your public_html directory.
      2. Import your database backup using phpMyAdmin. Select your database, click Import, and choose the .sql backup file.
      3. Once uploaded, your site will be restored.

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