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Backup, Restore, and System Health1 min readReviewed 2026-05-14

Restore from Backup

Open /app/admin/system/settings/restore to validate and start a restore.

DeskDox includes you can select an existing backup or upload a backup archive, then use Validate Backup. After validation, restore options include Restore Database, Restore Files, and Restore Config (sanitized).

Restore is a high-risk System Admin operation because it can overwrite data. The UI requires the exact confirmation text RESTORE DESKDOX and an acknowledgement checkbox before Start Restore can run. If the button is disabled, check validation status, selected backup or upload token, the acknowledgement checkbox, and the exact confirmation string.

Only run restore after confirming the backup file, restore scope, and approval requirements.

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