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of the `channel.db` from the node.
of the `channel.db` from the node.
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Whatever you do, do **never, ever** replace your `channel.db` file with an old
Whatever you do, do **never, ever** replace your `channel.db` file with an old
version (from a file based backup) and start your node that way. [Read this
version (from a file based backup) and start your node that way.
explanation why that can lead to loss of funds.](https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/blob/master/docs/safety.md#file-based-backups)
[Read this explanation why that can lead to loss of funds.](https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/blob/master/docs/safety.md#file-based-backups)
2. **Rescue on-chain balance**: To start the recovery process, we are going to
2. **Rescue on-chain balance**: To start the recovery process, we are going to
re-create the node from scratch. To make sure we don't overwrite any old data
re-create the node from scratch. To make sure we don't overwrite any old data
in the process, make sure the old data directory of your node (usually `.lnd`
in the process, make sure the old data directory of your node (usually `.lnd`
in the user's home directory) is safely moved away (or the whole folder
in the user's home directory) is safely moved away (or the whole folder
renamed) before continuing.
renamed) before continuing.<br/>
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To start the on-chain recovery, [follow the sub step "Starting On-Chain Recovery" of this guide](https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/blob/master/docs/recovery.md#starting-on-chain-recovery).
To start the on-chain recovery, [follow the sub step "Starting On-Chain
Recovery" of this guide](https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/blob/master/docs/recovery.md#starting-on-chain-recovery).
Don't follow the whole guide, only this single chapter!
Don't follow the whole guide, only this single chapter!
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This step is completed once the `lncli getinfo` command shows both
This step is completed once the `lncli getinfo` command shows both