Recovering lost data with **CodeGuard** involves a few straightforward steps to restore your website to a previous state. Here’s a detailed process for data recovery:

### **1. **Log In to Your CodeGuard Account**

   - **Access Dashboard**: Go to the CodeGuard website and log in to your account using your credentials.

   - **Navigate to Your Site**: Once logged in, select the website you need to recover data for from your list of sites.

### **2. **Access Backup History**

   - **View Backups**: Go to the "Backups" section of your CodeGuard dashboard. Here, you’ll see a list of all the backups that have been taken.

   - **Select a Backup**: Browse through the backup history and choose the specific backup you want to restore from. Backups are usually listed by date and time.

### **3. **Review Backup Details**

   - **Inspect Changes**: Before restoring, you can review the changes made in the selected backup. CodeGuard provides details on what files or database entries were included in the backup.

   - **Test Restore (Optional)**: If you want to verify the backup before performing a full restore, you can use the "Test Restore" option to preview how your site will look.

### **4. **Initiate the Restore Process**

   - **Choose Restore Options**: Decide whether you want to restore the entire site or specific files and databases. CodeGuard typically allows for full site restores as well as granular, file-specific restores.

   - **Start Restoration**: Click on the "Restore" button to begin the process. Confirm your choice if prompted.

### **5. **Monitor the Restoration**

   - **Track Progress**: CodeGuard will show the progress of the restoration. This might take some time depending on the size of the backup and the complexity of your site.

   - **Completion Notification**: Once the restoration is complete, you’ll receive a notification or see an update in your dashboard.

### **6. **Verify the Restoration**

   - **Check Your Site**: After the restoration, visit your website to ensure that the data has been recovered properly and that everything is functioning as expected.

   - **Test Functionality**: Verify that all site features, content, and databases are working correctly and that no issues remain.

### **7. **Address Any Issues**

   - **Troubleshoot**: If you encounter any issues or discrepancies after the restoration, consult the backup logs in CodeGuard for additional information.

   - **Seek Support**: If needed, contact CodeGuard’s support team for assistance with troubleshooting and resolving any problems.

### **8. **Review Backup Settings**

   - **Update Backup Schedule**: Ensure that your backup schedule is still appropriate and make any adjustments if necessary. Regular backups are crucial for ongoing protection.

### **Summary**

1. **Log in to CodeGuard** and select your website.

2. **Access backup history** and choose the backup you want to restore.

3. **Review backup details** and optionally perform a test restore.

4. **Initiate the restoration** process and monitor its progress.

5. **Verify your website** to ensure that the restoration was successful.

6. **Address any issues** and seek support if needed.

7. **Review and adjust backup settings** as necessary.

By following these steps, you can effectively recover lost data and restore your website to a previous, functional state using CodeGuard.