How to Generate Backups in DirectAdmin
To generate backups in DirectAdmin, follow these steps:
Log in to DirectAdmin
- Open your web browser and navigate to your DirectAdmin login page, which will typically be a URL similar to https://yourdomain.com:2222. Alternatively, you can login through your Client Control Panel.
- Enter your username and password, then click "Sign in."
Navigate to the Backup Manager
- From the main dashboard, under "Advanced Features" click on "Create/Restore Backups."
Select Backup Options
- In the "Create Backup" section, you’ll see various options to select what you want to back up:
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- Website Data (Files, databases)
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- Email Accounts & Settings
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- FTP Accounts
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- DNS Settings
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- Subdomains
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- SSL Certificates
- You can choose "Select All" if you want to back up everything or only check specific items for a custom backup.
Start Backup
- After selecting the items to back up, click "Create Backup."
- DirectAdmin will now start the backup process, and you will see a message once the backup is initiated.
Download the Backup
- Once the backup is completed, DirectAdmin will store the backup in your File Manager.
- You can download it from "Backups" by selecting the backup you need to download then click on “more” to get the option to download the backup to your local drive.
- Alternatively, you can download the backup via FTP from the /backups folder if you're using an FTP client.
In conclusion, generating backups on DirectAdmin is a crucial practice for maintaining the integrity and safety of your website data. With DirectAdmin's user-friendly interface, creating, managing, and restoring backups is a streamlined process that ensures you can quickly recover from any unexpected issues. Regularly scheduled backups provide peace of mind, knowing that your data is securely stored and easily accessible when needed. By implementing a consistent backup strategy, you can protect your online presence and minimize downtime in case of technical failures or data loss.