Learn to restore your data using Dropmysite

Dropmysite is a handy tool that works inside your cPanel. It takes backups of your website, databases, and emails automatically. Also, restoring your lost data or reverting to a previous version becomes simple and fast with Dropmysite.

The following guide will walk you through the process of restoring different types of backups using Dropmysite. You will learn how to restore website files, databases, and emails, ensuring you can quickly recover everything you need with minimal hassle.

Restoring Your Website Backup with Dropmysite

Website can break because of an update or someone can accidentally delete important files, in any case, Dropmysite gives you the option to roll things back easily. You can do it as follows –

First, you need to open your cPanel account with your username and password.
Then, look for the section called SOFTWARE on the main page. There you will find the Dropmysite icon. Click on it to launch the Dropmysite dashboard.
On the dashboard, find the Websites area. Search carefully for the backup of the website that you want to restore.
After you find it, click on the option that says Restore Files. This will take you to the Restore Files page.
Now, you must pick a backup date. Look at the list and select the date when you know your website was working perfectly. You must choose the right backup because your website will go back to that exact version.

Next, you have a choice. You can restore specific files if only a few files are corrupted. Otherwise, you can select all files if you want a full restoration.

To restore specific files, tick the box next to the file name. To restore everything, tick the Select All box. After making your selection, click on the Restore Files button.

You will land on the Create Restore page. Here, you must confirm that you agree to replace the existing files by ticking a small checkbox. This is very important because it tells the system that you are ready to overwrite the current files.

Finally, hit the Restore button. That’s it! Dropmysite will start working in the background and bring your website back to the chosen backup date.

Note: If your website is large, the restoration might take some time. Please be patient.

Restoring Your Database Backup with Dropmysite

Now, suppose your database got corrupted because of a bad plugin or a wrong update. You can get your database back very easily with Dropmysite.

Log in to your cPanel account again. After entering, go to the SOFTWARE section and click on the Dropmysite icon.
When the Dropmysite dashboard opens, find the section labelled Database.
Now, carefully find the database backup you want to restore. After locating it, click on the Restore Database option. This will bring you to the Database Restore page.
Choose the backup date carefully from the dropdown list. Always select a date when your database was in a healthy condition.
After selecting the date, click on the Restore button.
You will be taken to a confirmation page called Create Restore. Here, you have to agree that you are okay with overwriting the existing database. Tick the checkbox given there.
Now, click on Restore once more. Dropmysite will begin the restoration process, and your database will return to the chosen backup version.

Important Tip: After restoring, double-check your database-driven applications to make sure everything is connected properly.

Restoring Your Email Backup with Dropmysite

Emails can be a lifeline for businesses and individuals. Losing important emails can cause huge trouble. But if you have Dropmysite, you can easily bring back your lost or deleted emails.

Again, start by logging into your cPanel account. Once you are in, look for the SOFTWARE section and open Dropmysite by clicking on its icon.
The dashboard will open once again. This time, look for the section named Emails.
Next, identify and locate the email backup you need to restore. After finding it, click on Restore Emails. You will arrive at the Restore Files page for emails.
Pick a date from the dropdown that shows the emails you want to recover. Think carefully and select the right date when your emails are safe.

Now you can either select particular emails that you want to restore, or you can bring back all emails from that backup.

–>If you want only specific emails, tick the boxes next to them.

–>If you want everything, just tick the Select All box.

Click on the Restore Files button after your selection.
On the next page, called Create Restore, tick the checkbox that confirms you agree to replace the selected emails with the backup ones.
Click on Restore, and Dropmysite will start the email recovery process.

General Note: If you are restoring a lot of emails, the process might take a little extra time depending on the size.

Conclusion

Dropmysite makes restoring your backups a seamless experience as the process is efficient and user-friendly. Always ensure that you have the right backup date selected, and remember that restoring from a backup will replace existing data. Consult the Dropmysite help section or reach out to their support team in case you have any confusion.