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How to Restore a WordPress Website from Backup

Restoring a WordPress site is best achieved by using a reliable backup plugin or manually importing your database and files via FTP and phpMyAdmin. low confidence based on 1 community reports

Restoring a WordPress site is best achieved by using a reliable backup plugin or manually importing your database and files via FTP and phpMyAdmin.

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How do I restore a WordPress site from a backup?

You can restore a site by uploading your database via phpMyAdmin and your files via FTP, or by using the restore feature in your backup plugin.

Can I restore WordPress without a plugin?

Yes, you can manually restore by importing your SQL file into the database and replacing your wp-content folder via an FTP client.

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