Restoring Backups Using Akeeba Backup Kickstart

If you need to review your backups, go to the Akeeba Backup by clicking on the COMPONENTS menu item near the top of the screen. Then click on Akeeba Backup. Here you can manage the backups that have been made with Akeeba. You can also create a backup from this point.

Step 1:

Obtain your backup file from Akeeba and make sure that it's at the root of the directory where you are going to restore it.

Step 2:

Copy your KICKSTART.PHP file into the directory where you are restoring the backup.

Step 3:

Run the URL based on the Kickstart file and location. For example: http://your_domain_name.com/joomla-backup-directory/kickstart.php.

Step 4:

Click on ESC or the link to close the message.

Step 5:

You should see the 'Akeeba Next Generation Installer Engine' Pre-installation check running before you start the restoration.

Step 6:

The next step is the DATABASE RESTORATION phase. You will see all of the setting for the database that you can change here. Make sure these setting match with your current restore.

Step 7:

Once you have reviewed your DB settings, click on NEXT in order to proceed.

Step 8:

When the database restoration is complete, you will see a confirmation of this. Click on the green button labeled NEXT STEP.

Step 9:

The next phase of the restoration is called SITE SETTINGS. Again, as in the database section, you need to make sure that your user name, password and other site settings are setup the way you want them.

Step 10:

You will then get a completion screen with a warning reminding. Click on the remove installation folder.

Step 11:

Now you see the 'Clean Up' screen. Click on the green button to continue.

Step 12:

Your restore is now complete! The last screen allows you to view the front end and backend of the site