Can I recover data if I have no backup (after grief/deletion/corruption)?

If disaster strikes — grief, an accidental deletion, or corruption — and you have no backup, recovery may still be possible, but it isn't guaranteed. This article is honest about what to expect and what to do immediately.

The important caveat

Every server is backed up automatically twice a day, so check your server's Backups page first — you can browse a backup and restore it yourself. If none of the backups listed there is from before the problem, there's no hidden copy to fall back on. Downloading your own copies via Files or SFTP now and then is good extra protection.

What to do if disaster strikes

1. Check the Backups page, and if there's nothing to restore, open a ticket immediately with your server ID and details — the sooner, the better the odds.
2. Our team will help where recovery is possible.
3. For grief specifically, the CoreProtect plugin can roll back changes — but only if it was installed before the incident.

Warning: CoreProtect can only undo what it logged. Install it now, before trouble, so it's protecting you when you need it.

Frequently asked questions

Is there always a server-side copy I can fall back on? Usually — every server is backed up automatically twice a day, and the Backups page lists every backup available for your server. Your own copies via Files/SFTP add extra protection.

Can CoreProtect help after the fact? Only if it was installed before the grief happened. It rolls back logged changes; it can't recover events it never recorded.

What's my best move right now? Check the Backups page for a backup from before the problem. If there isn't one, open a ticket quickly with your server ID.