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How to Restore the Jira Backup

Updated on:
June 8, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to recover and download a Jira cloud backup to local storage.

Quick summary

Restoring a Jira backup requires navigating to the Backup Manager through Jira Admin Settings and using the Download Cloud Backup option. This process lets admins securely recover and save Jira data directly to local storage in just a few clicks.


Steps

  1. On Jira's main home page, navigate to the top-right corner and click the Settings button.
  2. Choose System from the list of options under Jira Admin Settings.
  3. In the left-hand panel, click Backup Manager under the Import and Export section.
  4. Click Download Cloud Backup to initiate the backup restoration.
  5. The selected Jira backup will be restored and downloaded to your local storage.

📌 Why this matters

Restoring a Jira backup is a critical admin task that protects project data, issue histories, and team workflows from accidental loss. Jira's built-in Backup Manager gives administrators a straightforward way to download cloud backups without third-party tools. Having a reliable backup and restore process ensures business continuity for teams that depend on Jira for sprint planning, bug tracking, and project management. This demo matters because knowing exactly where to find and how to trigger a cloud backup restore saves time and reduces risk during data recovery scenarios.
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