Creating Manual Backups Печать

How to create and download DirectAdmin backups.

Create Backup

1. DirectAdmin → Advanced Features → Create/Restore Backups
2. Select what to backup:
   • Email accounts
   • Databases
   • Web files
   • Domain settings
3. Click Create Backup
4. Wait for completion notification in Support Center

Download Backup

1. DirectAdmin → File Manager
2. Open backups folder
3. Find your backup file (named with date)
4. Click Download

Backup Tips

• Full backup = select all options
• Backups appear in queue, not instantly
• Large sites take longer to backup
• Download before creating new backup (overwrites)

Storage Locations

After downloading, store in:

• Local computer
• External drive
• Cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox)

Notes

• Manual backups supplement automatic BU-Backups
• Useful before major changes
• Check file size before downloading on slow connections