Restoring Websites
How to restore your website from a backup if something goes wrong.
Hawk Site Amp
2026-08-07
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How to restore your website from a backup if something goes wrong.
Restoring Your Website
When to Restore
- Accidental content deletion
- Broken layout after editing
- Publish introduced errors
- Reverting to previous version
Restoration Process
- Settings → Backups
- Browse daily snapshots (30 days)
- Click Preview to see contents
- Click Restore
- Confirm — site reverts instantly
What Gets Restored
All pages, content, images, layout, design settings, published state.
Version History
In the Website Builder, click History (clock icon), browse versions, preview, restore.
Important Notes
- Restoration replaces current site entirely
- Create manual backup first if you want to save current state
- DNS and domain settings not affected
- Restoration is instant
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Go to Backups
Settings → Backups.
- 2
Select date
Choose date to restore to.
- 3
Preview
Verify backup contents.
- 4
Restore
Click Restore and confirm.
Pro Tips
- →Create manual backup before restoring.
Warnings
- ⚠Restoration replaces current site entirely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will restoring delete current content?
Yes. Create a manual backup first if needed.
Can I undo a restoration?
Restore to a different backup date if needed.
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Will restoring delete current content?
Yes. Create a manual backup first if needed.
Can I undo a restoration?
Restore to a different backup date if needed.
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