# Restoring a database backup in cPanel

> Restore a MySQL database from a JetBackup backup taken in the last 30 days, or download a copy to your computer.

Source: https://www.kualo.com/knowledgebase/cpanel-backups/restoring-a-database-backup-in-cpanel
Updated: 2026-06-11

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JetBackup in cPanel lets you restore any of your MySQL databases from a backup taken in the last 30 days, or download a backup file to your computer.

## Restore a database backup

1. Log in to cPanel and, in the **Files** section, open **JetBackup 5**.
2. On the **Restore & Download** screen, click the **Databases** tab. Your database backups are listed, each showing the database name and how many backups are available.

![The Databases tab in JetBackup, listing database backups](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/d1/b5/d1b5e29ecf2fc5a64ea7dde2f4b9f41b335fc8f5.png)

3. Find the database you want and select the backup date (use **Choose Other Backup** to pick an earlier one).
4. Click **Restore**.

The restore runs in the background and overwrites the current database with the selected backup.

## Download a database backup

If you would rather keep a local copy than restore directly, select the backup and click **Download** instead.

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Backups are kept for the last 30 days. Only the most recently generated download is held on the server at a time - older downloads are removed automatically, so save your file once it is ready.
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If you need a hand, our support team is available 24/7 - just [open a support ticket](/knowledgebase/getting-started/how-to-create-a-support-ticket-in-mykualo).


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