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title: "Restoring a Database Backup in OpenCart 1.5"
description: "At times, you may need to restore your database for your OpenCart website. By now, you’ve learned how to create backups and backed up your OpenCart database on a regular basis. Restoring a database..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/opencart/restoring-a-database-backup-in-opencart/
date: 2011-12-22
modified: 2023-12-22
author: "Carrie Smaha"
categories: ["OpenCart"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# Restoring a Database Backup in OpenCart 1.5

At times, you may need to restore your database for your OpenCart website. By now, you’ve learned how to [create backups](/support/) and backed up your OpenCart database on a regular basis. Restoring a database can also be done through your OpenCart dashboard in just a few clicks.

1. [Log into your OpenCart Dashboard](/support/)
2. Go to **System > Backup/Restore**
3. In the **Restore Backup** section, click “**Choose File**”[![opencart_restore_1](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/opencart_opencart_restore_1-1024x207.jpg)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/opencart_opencart_restore_1.jpg)
4. Locate the backup file you wish to restore on your local computer
5. Click “**Restore**” in the upper right corner. If you have successfully restored your database, then you will see a message similar to the below screenshot

If you need further assistance, please feel free to [ask a question in our support center](community-support).

To find out more on using InMotion’s web hosting accounts, go to [OpenCart Hosting Accounts on InMotion Hosting](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/opencart-hosting).