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Restore an Instance from Backup

Restoring from Backup returns an Instance to its state at a point in the past by using a BackupRestorePoint — a recovery point created by the Backup system. This feature differs from restoring from a manual Snapshot: Backup operates independently, runs automatically on a schedule, and stores multiple recovery points including both full and incremental backups.

Note: This guide describes the Restore from Backup operation. If you want to restore from a manual Snapshot, see the corresponding Snapshot documentation.

Requirements​

  • The Instance must already have Backup configured (see the Backup module documentation to set it up).
  • At least one BackupRestorePoint must be in an available state.

Steps​

Step 1: Open the Restore from Backup Feature​

From the Instance list or the Instance detail page, click the action menu → select Restore from Backup.

Step 2: Select a Recovery Point​

The system displays the list of available BackupRestorePoints. Each recovery point shows:

  • Time of creation
  • Type (full or incremental)
  • Size

Select the recovery point that corresponds to the point in time you want to restore the Instance to.

List of recovery points

Step 3: Confirm the Restore​

Read the confirmation message carefully before proceeding. Click Confirm to begin.

Important: The restore will return the Instance to its state at the time of the backup. All data created after that point — including files, configuration, and databases — will be lost and cannot be recovered.

Step 4: Monitor the Progress​

The system performs the restore through the sequence: PENDING → RUNNING → SUCCESS or FAILED.

You can monitor the progress in:

  • The Instance's Activity Log tab.
  • The Backup module (if it has a dedicated monitoring interface).

When the restore completes with a SUCCESS status, the Instance is ready to use.

Restore progress status

Note: During the restore, the Instance cannot perform any other operations. Avoid operating on the Instance until the restore is complete.

Next Steps​

  • Check the data after restoring to confirm the Instance is working correctly.
  • See Monitor and Activity Log to review operation history.
  • See the Backup module documentation to configure an automatic backup schedule if not yet set up.