# Restoring files, email, and databases using JetBackup

> Restore files, email accounts and MySQL databases from daily JetBackup snapshots in cPanel, or download a backup.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/cpanel/files/restoring-files-email-and-databases-using-jetbackup/

**JetBackup** is integrated into cPanel and allows you to quickly restore files, email accounts, and MySQL databases. You can also download backups to your local computer for safekeeping.

## Restoring Files

1. Log in to **cPanel**.
2. On the **Tools page**, in the **Files** section, click **JetBackup 5**.
3. In the JetBackup dashboard, click **Home Directory**.\
   ![Screenshot](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/kb-images/7b6fd876ff2b.webp)
4. Select the backup date you want to restore from.
5. Click **Change Files Selection** → choose folders or individual files.

   - Example: Select `public_html` to restore your website files.
6. Click **Select Files** → **Restore**.
7. Confirm in the **Restore Summary** dialog.\
   ![Screenshot](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/kb-images/13df0e90ee48.webp)
8. Track progress under the **Queue** icon in the sidebar.\
   ![Screenshot](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/kb-images/1d85dbcb6783.webp)
9. The **Queue** page appears, showing a list of all queued jobs and their current status:

## Restoring Email Accounts

1. Log in to **cPanel → JetBackup 5**.
2. Click **Email Accounts**.
3. Select the account(s) you want to restore.

   - Use **Choose Other Backup** if you want an older backup date.
4. Click **Restore** → confirm in the **Restore Summary** dialog.
5. Monitor progress under the **Queue** icon.

## Restoring MySQL Databases

1. Log in to **cPanel → JetBackup 5**.
2. Click **Databases**.
3. Select the database(s) you want to restore.

   - Use **Choose Other Backup** to pick a specific date.
4. Click **Restore** → confirm in the **Restore Summary** dialog.
5. Monitor progress under the **Queue** icon.

## Downloading Backups

You can also download backups to your local computer:

1. Log in to **cPanel → JetBackup 5**.
2. In the sidebar, click **Restore & Download**.
3. Select the backup you want → click **Download**.
4. In the **Download Summary**, remove items you don’t want, then click **Download Selected Items**.
5. Track progress under the **Downloads** icon.
6. Once complete, click **Download** to save the file locally.

> **Note:**
- JetBackup email notifications are currently **not functional**.
- Always verify restored data (files, email, databases) after completion.