# 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