{"id":8769,"date":"2023-03-13T23:24:38","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=8769"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:24:38","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:24:38","slug":"unleash-the-ultimate-wordpress-recovery-hack-get-your-site-back-in-action-with-this-backup-restoration-method","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-ultimate-wordpress-recovery-hack-get-your-site-back-in-action-with-this-backup-restoration-method\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unleash the Ultimate WordPress Recovery Hack: Get Your Site Back in Action with This Backup Restoration Method!&#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 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Current Site\">The First Step: Backup Your Current Site<\/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\/unleash-the-ultimate-wordpress-recovery-hack-get-your-site-back-in-action-with-this-backup-restoration-method\/#The_Second_Step_Create_a_Backup_of_Your_WordPress_Site\" title=\"The Second Step: Create a Backup of Your WordPress Site\">The Second Step: Create a Backup of Your WordPress Site<\/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\/unleash-the-ultimate-wordpress-recovery-hack-get-your-site-back-in-action-with-this-backup-restoration-method\/#The_Third_Step_Access_Your_Hosting_Account\" title=\"The Third Step: Access Your Hosting Account\">The Third Step: Access Your Hosting Account<\/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\/unleash-the-ultimate-wordpress-recovery-hack-get-your-site-back-in-action-with-this-backup-restoration-method\/#The_Fourth_Step_Delete_The_Existing_WordPress_Files\" title=\"The Fourth Step: Delete The Existing WordPress Files\">The Fourth Step: Delete The Existing WordPress Files<\/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\/unleash-the-ultimate-wordpress-recovery-hack-get-your-site-back-in-action-with-this-backup-restoration-method\/#The_Fifth_Step_Upload_Your_Backup_Files\" title=\"The Fifth Step: Upload Your Backup Files\">The Fifth Step: 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\/unleash-the-ultimate-wordpress-recovery-hack-get-your-site-back-in-action-with-this-backup-restoration-method\/#The_Sixth_Step_Restore_Your_WordPress_Database\" title=\"The Sixth Step: Restore Your WordPress Database\">The Sixth Step: Restore Your WordPress 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\/unleash-the-ultimate-wordpress-recovery-hack-get-your-site-back-in-action-with-this-backup-restoration-method\/#The_Seventh_Step_Update_Configurations\" title=\"The Seventh Step: Update Configurations\">The Seventh Step: Update Configurations<\/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\/unleash-the-ultimate-wordpress-recovery-hack-get-your-site-back-in-action-with-this-backup-restoration-method\/#The_Eighth_Step_Test_The_Restored_Site\" title=\"The Eighth Step: Test The Restored Site\">The Eighth Step: Test The Restored Site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-ultimate-wordpress-recovery-hack-get-your-site-back-in-action-with-this-backup-restoration-method\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perplexing_and_Bursty_Guide_to_Restoring_a_WordPress_Site_With_a_Backup\"><\/span>Perplexing and Bursty Guide to Restoring a WordPress Site With a Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>WordPress is a content management system that is powering a gazillion websites across the globe. However, in spite of regular backups, mishaps can occur, and your website can either get lost or damaged. Dreadful, right? Well, that&#8217;s when having a backup comes to your rescue. But, do you know how to restore a WordPress site with a backup? Here&#8217;s a guide that will teach you how to do just that.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_First_Step_Backup_Your_Current_Site\"><\/span>The First Step: Backup Your Current Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Okay, so before reviving your WordPress site with a backup, it&#8217;s best to backup the existing website files and database. Hold on! Restoring from a backup can be a viable solution in overcoming software failure or a virus attack. But, if you have any hiccups underway, any corrupted file you move can lead to a failed revive.<\/p>\n<p>So, commence by backing up the current website files and database. This way, in case the resurrection process goes sideways, you have everything you need to start afresh. Consider managing this with a tool such as UpdraftPlus or BackupBuddy to make it entirely stress-free.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Second_Step_Create_a_Backup_of_Your_WordPress_Site\"><\/span>The Second Step: Create a Backup of Your WordPress Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Next, create an entirely new backup of your WordPress site. Stated earlier; having a backup is the initial step to recovering your WordPress site. Ensure your backup file includes everything essential \u2013 plugins, themes, media files, and other configurations that make up your website. Store this backup file in a cloud storage provider or on your computer for safekeeping.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Third_Step_Access_Your_Hosting_Account\"><\/span>The Third Step: Access Your Hosting Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Go ahead and access your hosting account where you want to revive your WordPress site. Most web providers bestow you with a control panel known as cPanel. It&#8217;s an excellent platform to manage your website files, databases, and other settings. Head to your cPanel and use the file manager to access your website files.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Fourth_Step_Delete_The_Existing_WordPress_Files\"><\/span>The Fourth Step: Delete The Existing WordPress Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using the file manager, scour through the root directory of your website, deleting all files and folders except for the wp-content folder. This step eliminates the possibility of corrupted files in your website file system, which may cause problems while restoring your WordPress site.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Fifth_Step_Upload_Your_Backup_Files\"><\/span>The Fifth Step: Upload Your Backup Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Next up, upload your backup files to the root directory of your website. If the backup files are compressed, extract them straight from the file manager or consider using a plugin such as WP Backup Restore. Watch out for the size- If they&#8217;re substantial, it may take a while, but be patient and ensure they complete the upload process. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Sixth_Step_Restore_Your_WordPress_Database\"><\/span>The Sixth Step: Restore Your WordPress Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reviving the previous database is a critical step in the recovery process. It&#8217;s vital to use the same database name, username, and password as before the backup. If your hosting provider offers phpMyAdmin, you can log in and head to the database section. Select the database name, then the Import tab, and then browse through to upload the backup files. Ensure the database uploads correctly before moving to the next step. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Seventh_Step_Update_Configurations\"><\/span>The Seventh Step: Update Configurations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the WordPress database has uploaded successfully, open the wp-config.php file nestled in the root directory of your website. Update the database&#8217;s name, username, and password to correspond with the previous backup.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Eighth_Step_Test_The_Restored_Site\"><\/span>The Eighth Step: Test The Restored Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Last but not least, scrutinize your website to ensure everything is working smoothly after editing the configuration file. Check up on the WordPress version, theme, and plugins, as they might be outdated. Inspect every page, image, link, and other functionalities to ensure everything is in place and working correctly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Voila! Restoring your WordPress site with a backup is quite an effortless task once you&#8217;ve done it right. Ensure you make regular backups to stay updated with your site versions in case of unexpected disasters. If you feel any bit uncertain during the restoration process or if you&#8217;re stuck, consider seeking advice from a WordPress professional or a reputable hosting provider.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perplexing and Bursty Guide to Restoring a WordPress Site With a Backup WordPress is a content management system that is powering a gazillion websites across&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3287],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WORDPRESS-ULTIMATE-GUIDE-How-To-step-by-step-Tutorial.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8769"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8769"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8769\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8769"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8769"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8769"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}