Can you restore a site from an XML backup?

• A. No, only from database.
• B. Only partial restore.
• C. Yes, but only for content, not structure.
• D. Yes.

Answer: (D)

The concept here is how XML exports are used to move or restore content in Confluence. An XML backup is designed to carry the site’s content structure—pages, spaces, and their attachments—so you can recreate that content on another Confluence instance. Because of that, you can restore a site from an XML backup, making the answer yes the correct one.

Keep in mind that some elements aren’t included in the XML export, such as user accounts, groups, and certain global permissions, so you may need to reassign users and adjust permissions after the restore. Also, ensure you’re restoring to a compatible version of Confluence and follow the proper import steps to rebuild the content hierarchy correctly.