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12 changes: 8 additions & 4 deletions deploy-manage/tools/snapshot-and-restore/restore-snapshot.md
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DELETE _data_stream/*?expand_wildcards=all
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6. Delete all existing indices on the cluster.
6. Shutdown All Kibana (important, especially if you plan to restore .kibana* system indices).
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6. Shutdown All Kibana (important, especially if you plan to restore .kibana* system indices).
6. Stop all {{kib}} instances connected to the cluster. This is an important step, especially if you plan to restore {{kib}} data.


7. Delete all existing indices on the cluster.

```console
DELETE *?expand_wildcards=all
```

7. Restore the entire snapshot, including the cluster state. By default, restoring the cluster state also restores any feature states in the snapshot.
8. Restore the entire snapshot, including the cluster state. By default, restoring the cluster state also restores any feature states in the snapshot.

```console
POST _snapshot/my_repository/my_snapshot_2099.05.06/_restore
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8. When the restore operation is complete, resume indexing and restart any features you stopped:
9. Restart All Kibana
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9. Restart All Kibana
9. Start all {{kib}} instances


10. When the restore operation is complete, resume indexing and restart any features you stopped:

::::{note}
When the snapshot is restored, the license that was in use at the time the snapshot was taken will be restored as well. If your license has expired since the snapshot was taken, you will need to use the [Update License API](https://www.elastic.co/docs/api/doc/elasticsearch/operation/operation-license-post) to install a current license.
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9. If wanted, reset the `action.destructive_requires_name` cluster setting.
10. If wanted, reset the `action.destructive_requires_name` cluster setting.

```console
PUT _cluster/settings
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