Recover after a bad import, failed release, or wrong conflict choice.
Updated 5 June 2026·Task guide
Outcome
You can recover the affected WordPress data using WPChangeSync backup records, pre-import exports, or Git-tracked JSON.
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Risk level
High. Recovery path. Stop further syncs and restore narrow scope first.
Before you start
Stop additional imports or editor changes.
Identify the workflow run/import that caused the issue.
Find the latest safe backup/export before that run.
Steps
Open Activity Find the failed or bad import and note affected integrations/items.
Locate backup data Use backup records or a pre-import JSON export.
Restore narrow scope first Restore only the affected post/template/item when possible.
Re-run with safer conflict strategy If re-importing, switch to prompt/skip or a smaller selected payload.
Verify and document Record what was restored and why, then keep the backup until the release is stable.
Screenshots
Automatic backups before overwrites
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Create a pre-restore backup
Before reverting, capture the current broken state too. It can help diagnose what went wrong.
Verify and recover
After completing this guide, verify the result in Activity and on the target site. Keep the pre-change export or backup until the release has been accepted. If anything looks wrong, stop further syncs, restore the affected item or integration from backup, and re-run with a narrower scope or safer conflict strategy.