Will restoring bring back files I deleted?
Restoring will bring back deleted files only if the backup you restore still contains them — so pick one from before the deletion. Every server is backed up automatically twice a day, which usually gives you a recent restore point.
How it works
A restore puts back whatever is in the backup. If the backup predates the deletion, those files come back with it. On the Backups page you can browse a backup first to check the files are in it.
How to bring files back
- Open your server → Backups, browse a backup from before the deletion, and restore it — into a new folder if you only want a few files back, or over the current files. (A copy you downloaded yourself can be re-uploaded via Files/SFTP instead.)
- Match the world name to your config so the restored world loads.
- If you have no backup from before the deletion, message the team — recovery depends on what's available.
Warning: Without a backup from before the deletion, deleted files may not be recoverable — click Back up now before risky changes.
Frequently asked questions
I have no copy from before the deletion — is anything possible? See "Can I recover files from a deleted server?" and the accidental-deletion guidance; options depend on what's available.
More in Backups
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- How do I restore my server to an earlier state?
- Where do I see and download my backups?
- Can support restore or create a backup for me (a specific date, folder, or file)?
- Can I get backups delivered off-panel (email, Google Drive, download link, daily)?
- Do backups cover my MySQL databases?