There is no button in the upper right corner to upload anything. If I upload via ssh, the backup file is visible, but also there is no chance to start a restore process.
How do I restore my backup of the homeassistant instance?
One easy way - Install the samba addin and start it. That will give you access to the backup share over SMB/CIFS. Connect to the share and upload the Tar file to the backup share…
Then you should see the backup available to restore in the restore tool.
Option 2
I know you can add network storage for backup purposes but I cant remember of you can add those same network storage locations (a SMB/CIFS share on another machine) and restore from them. It’s easy enough to do and if it doesn’t offer to let you restore then go the route above.
I can upload the backup files and I also see them. I copied them via SSH and set the permissions. I did this before writing my first post and then I started from scratch as I was not able to restore.
But there is still no option to “use” this file and restore the backup. I understood there should be an option in the upper right corner, but there is none. The smaller filer in the picture is a backup of the new fresh instance I did yesterday.
Oof installation types that do not include supervisor don’t have the restore tool (restore is a function of supervisor)
If you’re restoring a non supervisor install like core or container… You have to copy the entire contents of the original installation /configuration folder (including ALL hidden and system files and subfolders) by hand.