Restoring a Deleted Collection in Wix CMS
Restoring a deleted collection from your Wix CMS (Content Management System) backups is a crucial feature that helps you revert changes and recover lost data with ease.
This process ensures that all your fields, content, structure, and settings are reverted to a previously saved version, providing peace of mind and data integrity. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to restore deleted collections in Wix and provide additional important information about the process.
Restoring Collections from Backups in Wix
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these simple steps to restore deleted collections from your Wix CMS backups:
Access Your CMS Dashboard: - Log in to your Wix site and navigate to your site's dashboard. - Go to the CMS section.
Locate Backups: - Click on "More Actions" at the top of the CMS page. - Select "Backups" from the dropdown menu.
Select the Backup to Restore: -Browse through the list of backups and click "Restore" next to the desired backup.
Choose Collections to Restore: - Check the boxes next to the collections you want to restore. - Click "Restore [#] Collections" to proceed.
Confirm the Restoration: - A confirmation dialog will appear. Click "Yes, I am sure" to confirm that you want to permanently override changes made after the backup creation date.
Click "Restore" to complete the process.
Your selected collections will now be restored to their previous versions as per the chosen backup.
Important Note
Wix App collections, such as those from Wix Stores, Wix Bookings, and Wix Events, are not affected by CMS backups. These collections get their content from the respective apps and must be managed directly within those applications.
Understanding Wix Backups
Backups in Wix serve as archived copies of all your collections in the CMS at the time the backup was created. Each backup captures the fields, content, structure, and settings of your collections, allowing you to restore them to their previous states if needed. This feature is vital for maintaining the integrity and continuity of your data.
Impact of Restoring Backups
It’s important to understand the implications of restoring a backup:
New Collections: If you create a new collection after a backup has been made and then restore that backup, the newly created collection will not exist in the restored version. Restoring a backup reverts your collections to the state they were in at the time the backup was made, meaning any new collections created after the backup will be lost.
Data Regulations and Compliance
When restoring backups, consider data protection regulations such as GDPR and other laws. Restoring a backup could reintroduce data that was previously deleted to comply with such laws. Always ensure that restored data complies with current regulations to avoid legal issues.
Conclusion
Restoring deleted collections from Wix CMS backups is a straightforward process that can save you from potential data loss and disruptions. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily revert your collections to their previous versions.
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