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+# Restoring Node-RED Flows After Home Assistant Upgrade
+
+## Problem
+After upgrading Home Assistant OS, Node-RED flows are missing.
+
+## Solution Steps
+
+### 1. Check Available Backups
+Go to: **http://192.168.68.25:8123/config/backups**
+
+Look for backups created BEFORE the upgrade. Backups typically include:
+- Home Assistant configuration
+- Add-on data (including Node-RED)
+- Supervisor data
+
+### 2. Restore from Backup
+1. In Home Assistant, go to **Settings > System > Backups**
+2. Find a backup from before the upgrade
+3. Click on the backup
+4. Choose **"Restore"** or **"Partial Restore"**
+5. Select what to restore:
+   - **Home Assistant Core** (configuration)
+   - **Node-RED add-on data** (this contains your flows!)
+   - Other add-ons as needed
+
+### 3. Alternative: Restore Node-RED Add-on Only
+If you have a backup, you can restore just the Node-RED add-on:
+1. Go to **Settings > Add-ons > Node-RED**
+2. Check if there's a restore option
+3. Or restore the entire backup but select only Node-RED add-on data
+
+### 4. Check Node-RED Status
+- Go to **Settings > Add-ons > Node-RED**
+- Check if Node-RED is running
+- Check if it needs to be restarted
+
+### 5. Manual Flow Export/Import (if backup doesn't work)
+If you have exported flows elsewhere:
+1. Open Node-RED interface
+2. Go to Menu (three lines) > **Import**
+3. Paste your flow JSON
+4. Click **Deploy**
+
+## Prevention for Future
+- **Enable automatic backups** in Home Assistant
+- **Export Node-RED flows regularly** (Menu > Export)
+- **Keep backup copies** of important flows
+
+## Quick Links
+- Backups: http://192.168.68.25:8123/config/backups
+- Node-RED: http://192.168.68.25:8123/hassio/addon/a0d7b954_nodered/info
+- Add-ons: http://192.168.68.25:8123/hassio/addons