diff --git a/backend/src/main/java/com/storycove/service/DatabaseManagementService.java b/backend/src/main/java/com/storycove/service/DatabaseManagementService.java
index af0f526..637185c 100644
--- a/backend/src/main/java/com/storycove/service/DatabaseManagementService.java
+++ b/backend/src/main/java/com/storycove/service/DatabaseManagementService.java
@@ -165,11 +165,13 @@ public class DatabaseManagementService {
                 
                 // Reindex search after successful restore
                 try {
-                    // Note: Manual reindexing may be needed after restore
-                    // The search indices will need to be rebuilt through the settings page
+                    System.err.println("Starting Typesense reindex after successful restore...");
+                    typesenseService.recreateCollections();
+                    System.err.println("Typesense reindex completed successfully.");
                 } catch (Exception e) {
                     // Log the error but don't fail the restore
-                    System.err.println("Warning: Search indices may need manual reindexing after restore");
+                    System.err.println("Warning: Failed to reindex Typesense after restore: " + e.getMessage());
+                    e.printStackTrace();
                 }
                 
             } catch (SQLException e) {