Restoring Backups Using DirectAdmin's Site Backup Tool

DirectAdmin's backup restoration tool allows you to easily restore your website data, email settings, and databases. Here's a step-by-step guide to restoring backups effectively:

Step 1: Upload the Backup File (If Needed)

1. If the backup file is stored on your computer, you need to upload it to your server.

2. Use one of the following methods to upload the file to the /backups directory:

   • Via FTP: Connect to your server using an FTP client and upload the file to the /backups directory.

   • Via File Manager:

     • Navigate to the File Manager in DirectAdmin.

     • Go to the /backups directory.

     • Click Upload files to current directory and select your backup file.

Step 2: Select the Backup File to Restore

• Go to the Site Backup menu in DirectAdmin.

• From the dropdown menu, select the backup file you want to restore.

  • The list displays all available backup files in the /backups directory.

• Click the Select Restore Options button to proceed.

Step 3: Choose Items to Restore

1. On the restore options screen, you’ll see a list of items included in the backup file.

   • Items that were not backed up will appear as grayed-out checkboxes.

2. Select the items you want to restore.

   • For example, you can choose to restore all email items while skipping vacation messages.

3. Click the Restore Selected Items button to begin the restoration process.

Completion and Confirmation

• If the restore is successful, you will be redirected to the main backup menu, and a success message will be displayed.
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Additional Notes

• Backup Location: Ensure the backup file is stored in the /backups directory for it to appear in the restoration options.
• Partial Restoration: You can restore specific items (e.g., databases, email settings) without restoring the entire backup.
• Avoid Overwrites: Carefully review the selected items to avoid overwriting existing data unintentionally.