# How to Restore Backups

SnapShooter is a cloud backup and recovery solution. Use SnapShooter to back up servers, volumes, databases, and applications from DigitalOcean and other cloud providers.

Use SnapShooter to restore data backed up by SnapShooter backup jobs. A *restore wizard* helps you configure and start the restoration process.

You must restore SnapShooter native backups, or *snapshots*, through your cloud provider’s interface or API. You can restore *backups* found on the **Backup Jobs** page through SnapShooter directly.

## Restore Data from a Backup Job

Navigate to [the **Backup Jobs** page of SnapShooter](https://app.snapshooter.com/jobs) where your backup jobs are listed, then click **View** next to the job you want to restore to load the job page, which displays configuration and scheduling details.

Click **Restore Wizard** to begin setting up the restore. The configuration process is different for each backup type. Follow the directions to complete the setup, then click **Start Restore**.

The restore begins immediately. Your restoration jobs and their statuses are listed on [the SnapShooter **Restoration Jobs** page](https://app.snapshooter.com/restore).

## Cancel a Restoration Job

Navigate to [the SnapShooter **Restoration Jobs** page](https://app.snapshooter.com/restore), and then click **View** on the restoration job you want to cancel to load the job details page.

Click **Abort Backup Restore** to cancel the job.