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Published
November 16, 2022
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Webflow has a built in backup and restore system for your projects.

In a pinch, it can help you out of sticky situations, but before you restore a project, make certain you are aware of the limitations.

Limitations

Problems with Restore

CMS Item ID's Change

On a restore, all of your CMS Item ID's will be changed. If you have an external integration that relies on them, this can be a significant issue to resync your external system with your site.

User Accounts Access Groups Disappear

I haven't experienced this however one forum report indicates;

  • All access groups are deleted in a restore
  • You cannot re-add them through the designer due to a bug, and must use the API instead

https://discourse.webflow.com/t/urgent-missing-access-groups/274125/3?u=memetican

To Research

Use cases;

  • Revert the project entirely
  • Access previously deleted design elements, so that they can be copied and pasted into your active live site
  • Access previously deleted CMS data, so that it can be exported, and imported into your active live site

Questions;

  • Can you re-restore to a newer project version
  • Can you restore to a new, separate project
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