This page last changed on Dec 17, 2009 by ggaskell.

Use this option if you want to restore data into your current instance of Confluence. If you want to restore data into a new instance, follow the instructions here.

You need to have System Administrator permissions in order to perform this function.

CAUTION: Restoring a backup of an entire Confluence site (consisting of multiple spaces) will do the following:
  • Wipe out all Confluence content in the database. Ensure that your database is backed up.
  • Log you out after the restore process. Make sure you know your login details contained in the data being restored.

To restore data from backup,

  • Go to the Confluence 'Administration Console'. To do this:

    • Open the 'Browse' menu and select 'Confluence Admin'. The 'Administrator Access' login screen will be displayed.
    • Enter your password and click 'Confirm'. You will be temporarily logged into a secure session to access the 'Administration Console'.
  • Select 'Backup and Restore' in the 'Administration' section of the left-hand panel.

You can restore data in one of two ways:

  1. Upload a zipped backup to Confluence:
    • Browse for the backup file.
    • Uncheck 'Build Index' if you want to create the index at a later stage.
    • Click 'Upload and Restore'.
  2. Restore a backup from the file system:
    • Select the backup file from the form field displayed. If you do not see your backup file, make sure that it has been copied into the /opt/java/src/confluence/deployments/conf.atlassian.com/home/restore directory.
    • Uncheck 'Build Index' if you want to create the index at a later stage.
    • Click 'Restore'.
RELATED TOPICS
Page: Restoring from Backup During Setup
Page: Restoring Data from the Administration Console
Page: Restoring a Space
Page: Restoring a Site
Page: Manually Backing Up The Site
Space: Confluence 3.5

Document generated by Confluence on Mar 16, 2011 18:26