> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://waybackrevive.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What's Not Included in Standard Website Restoration

> Backends, databases, login systems, and payment gateways are outside standard restoration scope. Learn why, and what custom options are available.

Standard restoration rebuilds everything the Wayback Machine captured — but the archive only stores publicly visible web pages, not the server-side systems that powered them. Some features therefore fall outside what can be recovered automatically.

<Warning>
  The following items are **not included** in a standard restoration package. They require manual redevelopment, which we offer as a separate custom service.
</Warning>

## What's excluded by default

* **Custom backend systems** — application logic and server-side code
* **User databases and login systems** — accounts, passwords, and session management
* **Payment gateways** — checkout flows, payment processors, and transaction records
* **Third-party API integrations** — connected services such as CRMs, email platforms, or maps
* **Dynamic search and filters** — server-driven search indexes and faceted navigation

## Why these features can't be restored from archives

Archive.org snapshots capture the HTML output of a page at a point in time. They do not store:

* Database records or schemas
* Server-side scripts (PHP, Python, Node.js, etc.)
* API credentials or connection configuration
* Any data that required authentication to view

Because none of this data exists in the archive, there is nothing to restore. Recreating these features means building them from scratch.

<Info>
  We offer custom development services to rebuild dynamic functionality after restoration. Contact us to discuss your requirements and get a quote.
</Info>

## What you can do

If your site needs features beyond static content, consider these paths:

* **Custom redevelopment** — we rebuild the feature to your specification
* **WordPress plugins** — many common functions (contact forms, search, e-commerce) have ready-made plugins available if you choose the WordPress delivery format
* **Third-party integrations** — services like Stripe, Mailchimp, or Algolia can be connected after restoration