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title: "Restoring Elastic Data via Snapshots"
slug: "restoring-elastic-data-via-snapshots"
updated: 2026-02-25T20:09:57Z
published: 2026-02-25T20:09:57Z
canonical: "kb.expedient.com/restoring-elastic-data-via-snapshots"
---

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# Restoring Elastic Data via Snapshots

### Introduction

This article outlines the steps to restore a specific index or data stream from a snapshot in Elastic

### Prerequisites

You must have a snapshot repository configured within Elastic to utilize this feature. More information regarding that, can be found here: [Elastic Docs | Snapshot and restore](https://www.elastic.co/docs/deploy-manage/tools/snapshot-and-restore)

### Process

#### Identify Snapshot:

In Kibana, go to Stack Management > Snapshot and Restore > Snapshots.

Find snapshot with the target index you wish to restore (e.g., .ds-metrics-elastic_agent.filebeat_input-2025.02.12-000033) or check daily snapshots if you don’t see your target index (e.g., daily-snapshot-###).

#### Restore Index:

When you find the correct snapshot, select Restore.

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Configure:

**Indices**: If you need to restore a single index, make sure you are on ‘Index Patterns’ and enter the index name. You also have the option to restore ALL if needed.

**Rename Pattern (Optional)**: (.+) to restored-$1 for testing.

Uncheck **Include Global State**, check **Partial Restore** and **Include Aliases**.

Click Restore.

Confirm the target index is listed in the Summary → Restore

#### Confirm Data Recovery:

Locate the index in Index Management and select Discover

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### Documentation

[Elastic Docs | Snapshot and restore](https://www.elastic.co/docs/deploy-manage/tools/snapshot-and-restore)