Step 1: Open command Prompt and Start daemon process by using mongod command
Step 2: Run another command prompt and type mongrestore “Type your directory where the backup resides” . Check below screenshot
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This screen shot shows my preexisting database backup.
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Now check is database restored . Run mongo command and show dbs command
![Show dbs]()
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You will find your databases.