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This article explains how to restore your website, files, databases, or full hosting environment using Plesk backups on GHFS Hosting.
1. What You Can Restore in Plesk
Plesk allows you to restore:
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Website files
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Databases
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Email accounts
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DNS settings
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Full hosting configuration
You can restore only selected components or your entire website at once.
2. How to Restore From a Backup in Plesk
Steps:
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Log in to your Plesk control panel
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Go to “Websites & Domains”
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Click “Backup Manager”
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Find the backup you want to restore
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Click “Restore”
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Choose what to restore:
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Files only
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Databases only
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Emails
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Or full website + settings
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Confirm the restoration
Plesk will begin the restore process.
During this time, your website may temporarily go offline.
3. Restoring a Specific Part (Files or Database Only)
To restore only website files:
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Select “Files” during the restore process
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This is useful for fixing issues caused by broken file uploads or coding changes
To restore only a database:
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Select “Databases”
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Ideal when a CMS update or plugin caused database corruption
This allows you to repair only the affected parts without overwriting everything.
4. Restoring From a Downloaded Backup File
If you previously downloaded a backup:
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Upload the backup file back into Plesk (Backup Manager → Upload)
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After uploading, it will appear in the backup list
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Click “Restore” and select your options
This is helpful if you keep offline or external backups.
5. Important Notes
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Restoring a backup overwrites existing files or databases
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Large websites may take several minutes to restore
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Avoid making changes to your site during restoration
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Always verify your site after restoration
6. When to Contact GHFS Hosting Support
Contact support if:
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The backup fails to restore
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You get errors during the restore process
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You are unsure which backup to choose
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You need help restoring specific files, databases, or email accounts
GHFS Hosting can assist with full or partial restoration.
