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# Space Restore

> Restore a space to a previous point in time

Flatfile's Space Restore feature allows you to restore a space to a previous point in time. This is particularly useful when you need to:

* Recover from unintended data changes
* Roll back problematic data transformations
* Return to a known good state

## How It Works

The restore process involves two steps:

1. First, you can preview what changes would be made by the restore operation
2. Then, you can execute the restore operation if the proposed changes look correct

## Viewing Restore Operations

To see what changes would be made when restoring a space to a specific point in time, use the following endpoint:

The `dateTime` parameter should be a valid ISO 8601 timestamp. The response will include a list of operations that would be performed to restore the space to that point in time.

## Executing the Restore

Once you've reviewed the proposed changes, you can execute the restore operation using:

This will restore the space to its state at the specified point in time. The operation affects various components within the space, including:

* Workbooks and their configurations
* Sheets and their data
* Documents
* Actions
* Other space-specific settings

## Best Practices

1. Always review the proposed changes using the GET endpoint before executing a restore
2. Choose a restore point that represents a known good state of your data
3. Consider creating a snapshot of the current state before performing a restore
4. Communicate with users who might be actively working in the space before initiating a restore

## Limitations

* You cannot restore to a point before the space was created
* The restore operation affects the entire space; you cannot selectively restore individual components
* Active jobs or operations in the space should be completed or canceled before performing a restore

## API Reference

For detailed API specifications, see the [Space Restore API Reference](https://reference.flatfile.com/api-reference/spaces/restore).