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Introduction

This guide is intended for DirectAdmin users who want to safeguard their data by creating backups or need to restore their website from an existing one. It provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the backup and restoration process, which is essential for maintaining your website’s integrity and ensuring that your data remains secure and recoverable in any situation.

Prerequisites

• Access to DirectAdmin.
• Basic familiarity with DirectAdmin.

Step-by-Step Guide

Generate Backup

Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin as a user. In the Control Panel, under Advanced Features. select Create/Restore Backups.

Step 2: Choose the items which you wish to back up and click Create Backup.

Step 3: The backup will be added to the process queue.

Step 4: You can check the backup status in the Message section.

Restore Backup

Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin as a user. In the Control Panel, under Advanced Features, select Create/Restore Backups.

Step 2: Click Restore Backup.

Step 3: Choose an available backup file, select the items to restore, and click Restore to begin the restoration process.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have learned how to efficiently create and restore backups in DirectAdmin. This process is crucial for safeguarding your website’s data against loss or damage. Regular backups ensure you are prepared for unforeseen circumstances, while the ability to restore them provides a reliable safety net for maintaining your online presence.