> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.doploy.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Restoring Backups

> Restore your Odoo instance from a backup

## Overview

Restore your Odoo instance from a backup. This replaces your current database and filestore with the backup data.

**Warning:** Restoring a backup will overwrite your current data. Make sure you have a recent backup before proceeding.

## Step 1: Access Backups Tab

1. Navigate to your project in doploy
2. Click on the **Backups** tab

## Step 2: Select Your Backup

1. Find the backup you want to restore
2. Click **Restore** next to the backup

## Step 3: Choose Instance

1. Select the instance you want to restore to
2. Click **Confirm Restore**

The restore process will:

* Stop your instance
* Replace the database with backup data
* Restore all filestore attachments
* Restart your instance

This may take a while depending on backup size.

## After Restore

Once the restore completes:

1. Access your instance
2. Log in with your admin credentials
3. Verify your data restored correctly

## Testing with Production Data

To test your code changes with production data:

1. Create a staging instance
2. Restore a production backup to staging
3. Test your changes thoroughly with real data in a safe neutralized environments

## Need Help?

If your restore fails or you need assistance, contact [support@doploy.io](mailto:support@doploy.io)

## Next Steps

* [Upload backups](/backup-recovery/uploading)
* [Download backups](/backup-recovery/downloading)
* [Configure backup schedule](/getting-started/backup-schedule)