{"id":8753,"date":"2023-03-13T23:24:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=8753"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:24:39","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:24:39","slug":"revive-your-crashed-wordpress-site-in-minutes-with-this-foolproof-backup-restoration-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revive-your-crashed-wordpress-site-in-minutes-with-this-foolproof-backup-restoration-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Revive Your Crashed WordPress Site in Minutes with This Foolproof Backup Restoration Tutorial!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" 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type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-67874e3197bed\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revive-your-crashed-wordpress-site-in-minutes-with-this-foolproof-backup-restoration-tutorial\/#How_to_Restore_Your_WordPress_Site_from_Backup\" title=\"How to Restore Your WordPress Site from Backup\">How to Restore Your WordPress Site from Backup<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revive-your-crashed-wordpress-site-in-minutes-with-this-foolproof-backup-restoration-tutorial\/#Step_1_Determine_Your_Backup_Sources\" title=\"Step 1: Determine Your Backup Sources\">Step 1: Determine Your Backup Sources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revive-your-crashed-wordpress-site-in-minutes-with-this-foolproof-backup-restoration-tutorial\/#Step_2_Access_Your_Backup_Files\" title=\"Step 2: Access Your Backup Files\">Step 2: Access Your Backup Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revive-your-crashed-wordpress-site-in-minutes-with-this-foolproof-backup-restoration-tutorial\/#Step_3_Create_a_Backup_of_Your_Current_Site\" title=\"Step 3: Create a Backup of Your Current Site\">Step 3: Create a Backup of Your Current Site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revive-your-crashed-wordpress-site-in-minutes-with-this-foolproof-backup-restoration-tutorial\/#Step_4_Prepare_Your_Site_for_the_Restoration_Process\" title=\"Step 4: Prepare Your Site for the Restoration Process\">Step 4: Prepare Your Site for the Restoration Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revive-your-crashed-wordpress-site-in-minutes-with-this-foolproof-backup-restoration-tutorial\/#Step_5_Upload_Your_Backup_Files\" title=\"Step 5: Upload Your Backup Files\">Step 5: Upload Your Backup Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revive-your-crashed-wordpress-site-in-minutes-with-this-foolproof-backup-restoration-tutorial\/#Step_6_Restore_Your_Database\" title=\"Step 6: Restore Your Database\">Step 6: Restore Your Database<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revive-your-crashed-wordpress-site-in-minutes-with-this-foolproof-backup-restoration-tutorial\/#Step_7_Update_Your_Site_URL_and_Permalinks\" title=\"Step 7: Update Your Site URL and Permalinks\">Step 7: Update Your Site URL and Permalinks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revive-your-crashed-wordpress-site-in-minutes-with-this-foolproof-backup-restoration-tutorial\/#Step_8_Test_Your_Site\" title=\"Step 8: Test Your Site\">Step 8: Test Your Site<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Restore_Your_WordPress_Site_from_Backup\"><\/span>How to Restore Your WordPress Site from Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>WordPress is a powerful platform that offers a multitude of features to manage your online presence. However, there are many factors that can lead to your site malfunctioning or being hacked, resulting in the loss or damage of your data. It is crucial to know how to restore your WordPress site from backup to avoid losing valuable data, time, and money. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps you need to take to restore your WordPress site from backup.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Determine_Your_Backup_Sources\"><\/span>Step 1: Determine Your Backup Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you start the restoration process, you must know your backup sources. There are many ways to back up your WordPress site, including built-in functionality or using third-party plugins, cPanel, FTP, or cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, or Amazon S3. You must know the location and type of your backup.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Access_Your_Backup_Files\"><\/span>Step 2: Access Your Backup Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After identifying your backup sources, you must access your backup files. This process varies depending on the type of backup you have. For example, if you used a backup plugin, you may need to log into your WordPress dashboard to access your backup files. If you used cloud storage services, you need to log in to your account and download the backup files to your computer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Create_a_Backup_of_Your_Current_Site\"><\/span>Step 3: Create a Backup of Your Current Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is crucial to create a backup of your current WordPress site before starting the restoration process. You can use a WordPress backup plugin like UpdraftPlus to create a full backup of your site, including the database and files.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Prepare_Your_Site_for_the_Restoration_Process\"><\/span>Step 4: Prepare Your Site for the Restoration Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before beginning the actual restoration process, you need to prepare your site by deleting all existing content and files in your WordPress directory. You also need to create a new, clean installation of WordPress.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Upload_Your_Backup_Files\"><\/span>Step 5: Upload Your Backup Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you have created a new installation of WordPress, you need to upload your backup files. The approach you take will depend on the type of backup you have. For example, if you used a backup plugin, you could use the restore feature to upload your backup files.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Restore_Your_Database\"><\/span>Step 6: Restore Your Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To restore your WordPress site, you need to restore the database that contains all the site data, including posts, pages, settings and users. You can do this by using phpMyAdmin, which is a tool provided by most hosting companies. Follow the instructions provided to import your database backup file.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Update_Your_Site_URL_and_Permalinks\"><\/span>Step 7: Update Your Site URL and Permalinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After restoring your site and database, you need to update your site URL and permalinks to ensure everything is working correctly. You can do this through your WordPress dashboard settings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_8_Test_Your_Site\"><\/span>Step 8: Test Your Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The final step is to test your site to ensure that everything is working correctly. Check all site functionalities, including contact forms, comments and social media links. If everything is working correctly, you are done!<\/p>\n<p>Restoring your WordPress site from backup is a straightforward process. It is crucial to have a reliable backup strategy and know the steps involved in the restoration process. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can restore your WordPress site from backup like a pro.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Restore Your WordPress Site from Backup WordPress is a powerful platform that offers a multitude of features to manage your online presence. 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