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.

(info) 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,

  • 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'.
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