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- Admin: About Actions
- Admin: Backups Actions
- Admin: Email Actions
- Admin: Maintenance Actions
- Admin: Manage Groups Actions
- Admin: Manage Households Actions
- Admin: Manage Users Actions
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Admin: Backups → Restore Backup
AI-generatedOverview
This node interacts with the Mealie API to restore a backup file in the Admin: Backups resource. It is useful for administrators who need to restore the system state from a previously saved backup file, ensuring data recovery and system continuity. For example, after a system failure or data corruption, this node can be used to restore the backup file specified by its name.
Use Case Examples
- Restoring a backup file named 'backup-2024-06-01.zip' to recover the system state after a failure.
- Automating the restoration process as part of a disaster recovery workflow.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Specifies the authentication method to use for the API request, either no authentication or API token. |
| File Name | The name of the backup file to restore from. This is a required string input. |
| Request Options | Additional request options such as batching, ignoring SSL issues, proxy settings, and timeout configuration. |
Output
JSON
status- The status of the backup restore operation, indicating success or failure.message- Additional information or message returned from the API about the restore operation.
Dependencies
- Requires Mealie API access with either no authentication or an API token credential.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the 'File Name' property is correctly specified and matches an existing backup file on the server.
- If using API token authentication, verify the token is valid and has sufficient permissions.
- Check network connectivity and proxy settings if requests fail to reach the Mealie API.
- If SSL issues occur, consider enabling the 'Ignore SSL Issues' option, but be aware of security risks.