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Getting started with Wayback Revive is straightforward. You only need a small amount of accurate information — no technical background or saved files required. Here is a breakdown of what to have ready, what is helpful but optional, and what you can skip entirely.

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Required information

You must provide these three things to begin your restoration:

Domain name

Your current or expired domain name (for example, example.com).

Restoration type

Whether you want an HTML or WordPress restoration. Not sure yet? See HTML vs WordPress.

Email address

A working email address so the team can send updates and deliver your restored site.

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Optional but helpful

These details are not required, but they help the team work faster and produce a more accurate result:
  • Old hosting details — if you still have access to your previous hosting account or remember the provider
  • Sitemap or page list — a list of URLs or pages you want prioritized in the restoration
  • Reference screenshots or links — any saved screenshots or cached links showing how the site used to look

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What you do not need

You do not need any of the following — the team handles the entire technical process for you.
  • Original website source files
  • Previous backups or database exports
  • Developer credentials or server access