Verify backups by restoring them
Define what must be recovered: database, original media, configuration, and security material. Check which parts the selected backup includes before depending on it.
Use an isolated destination to restore a backup and verify a page, a media file, and a login or other essential operation. Record the backup's age and the time required to restore it.
The backup download command downloads and restores the newest backup; it is not a read-only download. Read the command reference before using restore operations and confirm the destination site.