Can I recover data if I have no backup (after grief/deletion/corruption)?
If disaster strikes — grief, an accidental deletion, or corruption — and you have no backup, recovery may still be possible, but it isn't guaranteed. This article is honest about what to expect and what to do immediately.
The important caveat
The panel's automatic Backups tab is temporarily unavailable during its upgrade, so there may be no hidden copy to fall back on right now. That's exactly why we recommend downloading your own copies regularly via Files or SFTP.
What to do if disaster strikes
- Open a ticket immediately with your server ID and details — the sooner, the better the odds.
- Our team will help where recovery is possible.
- For grief specifically, the CoreProtect plugin can roll back changes — but only if it was installed before the incident.
Warning: CoreProtect can only undo what it logged. Install it now, before trouble, so it's protecting you when you need it.
Frequently asked questions
Is there always a server-side copy I can fall back on? Not right now. Automatic panel backups are paused during the upgrade, so keep your own copies via Files/SFTP.
Can CoreProtect help after the fact? Only if it was installed before the grief happened. It rolls back logged changes; it can't recover events it never recorded.
What's my best move right now? Open a ticket quickly with your server ID, and start taking regular manual backups so you're covered going forward.