Restore a database in Plesk
Applies to: Plesk hosting services where you already have a compatible database backup file.
Use this guide when you need to bring back a database from a known backup file.
Before you start
- Confirm the database backup file is the correct one.
- If the live site is active, take a fresh backup first before restoring older data over it.
Steps on OneNet Servers
- Log in to Plesk and open the database management area for the correct site.
- Choose the restore or import path that matches the backup you have.
- Upload the backup file and target the correct database.
- Run the restore and wait for the import to complete before you retest the application.
What you should see next
- The restored database should connect to the application and reflect the data contained in the imported backup.
Common issues
- Restoring the wrong backup over a live application is one of the easiest ways to create data loss.
- Large database imports can fail if file size, timeout, or server limits are too low for the restore path you chose.
When to contact support: Contact support if you are not sure which restore path is safe, or if the import fails and the application is still down after a verified restore attempt.
