Restoring Quarantined Files

What This Covers 
 This guide explains how to restore files that have been placed in quarantine. 
 Restoring allows you to return a file to its original location if it is needed for your site to function correctly. 
 
 When to Restore a File 
 You may need to restore a file if: 
 
 your site functionality is affected after quarantining 
 a plugin or theme stops working 
 you determine the file is safe and required 
 
 Restoration returns the file to its original state and location. 
 
 How Restoration Works 
 When a file is restored: 
 
 it is moved back to its original path 
 its original filename is preserved 
 it becomes active again within your site 
 
 This effectively reverses the quarantine action. 
 
 How to Restore a File 
 
 Navigate to the Steel Security quarantine section 
 Locate the file you want to restore 
 Select the restore option 
 Confirm the action 
 
 The file will be returned to its original location immediately. 
 
 What to Expect After Restoring 
 After restoring a file: 
 
 any related functionality should return 
 the file may reappear in scan results if it still represents a risk 
 your Scan Risk Score may change 
 
 This is expected and reflects the current state of your site. 
 
 Verifying a Restoration 
 After restoring a file: 
 
 Test the affected part of your site 
 Confirm functionality is working as expected 
 Return to the Scan page and re-run a scan 
 
 This ensures both functionality and security are understood. 
 
 When Not to Restore 
 Do not restore a file if: 
 
 it is clearly unnecessary or outdated 
 it exposes sensitive data 
 it was intentionally removed for security reasons 
 
 Only restore files you understand and trust. 
 
 Common Issues 
 File Restored but Issue Persists 
 
 confirm the correct file was restored 
 check for caching or server-level delays 
 verify no additional files were affected 
 
 
 File Reappears in Scan Results 
 This is expected. 
 The underlying issue has not changed, only the file’s location. 
 You may need to: 
 
 remove the file permanently 
 secure it properly 
 accept the risk if intentional 
 
 
 Restoration Fails 
 
 check file permissions 
 ensure the original path still exists 
 verify hosting restrictions are not blocking the action 
 
 
 Tips 
 
 Restore one file at a time 
 Test immediately after restoring 
 Avoid repeated quarantine/restore cycles without understanding the issue 
 
 
 What to Do Next 
 After restoring a file: 
 
 Review why the file was flagged 
 Decide whether to secure or remove it permanently 
 Continue monitoring your scan results 
 
 
 Related 
 
 How Quarantine Works 
 Safe Rollback Practices 
 Working with Scan Findings