Creating Backups Using DirectAdmin's Site Backup Tool

DirectAdmin provides a straightforward way to back up your website data, email settings, databases, and more. Here's how you can create a backup and manage your backup files:

Step 1: Select Items to Back Up

  1. Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel and navigate to the Site Backup menu.

  2. Place a checkmark next to the items you wish to back up. Refer to the Choosing What to Save section for detailed descriptions of each backup option.

Step 2: Create the Backup

  1. After selecting the items, click the Create Backup button.

  2. DirectAdmin will display a success message, such as: “Backup creation added to the queue.”

  3. Once the backup is generated, a message will appear in the DirectAdmin Panel under:
    Support & Help Section ? Support Center.

 

Step 3: Download the Backup File

  • Navigate to the File Manager in your DirectAdmin panel.

  • Open the backups directory, where the backup file is stored.
  • Download the backup file to your local computer for safekeeping.

Understanding Backup File Naming

  • The format of the backup file is:
    [backup]-[Month]-[Day]-[Year]-[Backup Number]
  • Examples:
    • backup-May-15-2003-1.tar.gz (First backup of May 15, 2003)
    • backup-May-15-2003-2.tar.gz (Second backup of the same day)
    • backup-May-15-2003-3.tar.gz (Third backup of the same day)

This naming convention ensures you won’t accidentally overwrite previous backups.

Additional Tips

  • Verify Backup Contents: After downloading, test the backup file by extracting it to confirm it contains all the necessary data.
  • Store Safely: Save backups in multiple locations (e.g., local computer, cloud storage) to avoid data loss.
  • Schedule Regular Backups: To keep your data secure, create backups periodically based on the frequency of updates to your website.
  • Clean Old Backups: Delete outdated backups to save server storage space.
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