# How to restore your WordPress website's database on Kiravo Hosting

Log into the Kiravo control panel and select your website. Go to the **Backups** section and pick a restore point. Click **Restore**, then choose **Custom**. Select only the database and click **Restore Now** to finalize.

A database is the heart of your WordPress site. It stores your posts, comments, and essential settings. When errors occur, restoring only the database can fix your site without affecting your recent file changes. Kiravo makes this process simple through automated backups.

## Tutorial on restoring your website's database (video + text)

Automated backups offer a safety net for your data. Follow these steps to restore your database to a previous state directly from your hosting panel.

https://youtu.be/wUgLyEJeZds?si=jGS7F9HNfdlmYgfU 

If you prefer to follow written instructions at your own pace, the detailed guide below outlines each step shown in the video.

### Log in to the Kiravo control panel

Begin by [logging in](https://my.kiravo.net/clientarea) to your Kiravo client account. On your dashboard, you will see a list of your hosted services and websites. Click on the domain or website you wish to manage.

![dashboard-client](https://kiravo.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/dashboard-client.webp)### Select your website

Click the **Access Control Panel** buton. This will open the specific site administration area.

![access-control-panel-button](https://kiravo.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/access-control-panel-button.webp)### Access the Backups section

Once in the control panel, click on your website.

Locate and click on the menu option labeled **Backups**. You will see a list of available points organized by date.

![backups section](https://kiravo.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/backups-section.webp)### Select your restore point

Review the available dates and choose the one that matches your needs.

![backup points on Kiravo control panel](https://kiravo.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/backup-points.webp)Click the **Restore** button next to that specific entry. This action opens the options for the restoration process.

### Choose custom database restore

Click on the **Custom** option. This allows you to select specific components instead of a full site restore.

![click restore custom](https://kiravo.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/click-restore-custom.webp)Check the box for the database. Click the **Restore Now** button to proceed.

![check the box for the database, click restore now button](https://kiravo.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/check-database-click-restore-button.webp)### Finalize the process

Click the final **Restore** button to confirm.

![click restore button](https://kiravo.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/click-final-restore.webp)The system begins the restoration immediately. The time required depends on the size of your database. You will see a message once the website restore is complete. Your database is now back to its previous state.

Should you have any questions or require assistance, our [support team](https://kiravo.net/contact/) is available to guide you.