{"id":3406,"date":"2025-10-06T23:35:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T23:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/?p=3406"},"modified":"2026-02-03T11:13:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T11:13:41","slug":"how-to-make-a-backup-in-directadmin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-make-a-backup-in-directadmin\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Backup in DirectAdmin (Step-by-Step Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- telaHosting Manual: How to Create a Backup in DirectAdmin --><\/p>\n<article class=\"th-manual\">\n<header class=\"th-manual__header\">\n<figure class=\"th-manual__figure\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gxH0tNIGU3M?rel=0;si=vHHcMUgZTUp84HTi\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><figcaption>DirectAdmin makes it easy to back up your website files, databases, emails, and settings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Keeping regular backups is one of the most important steps in protecting your website.<br \/>\nWith DirectAdmin, you can create full or partial backups in just a few clicks.<br \/>\nThis guide is for <strong>telaHosting DirectAdmin customers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<section>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-make-a-backup-in-directadmin\/#Why_Backups_Matter\" >Why Backups Matter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-make-a-backup-in-directadmin\/#Step-by-Step_How_to_Create_a_Backup_in_DirectAdmin\" >Step-by-Step: How to Create a Backup in DirectAdmin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-make-a-backup-in-directadmin\/#Step_1_Log_in_to_Your_DirectAdmin_Account\" >Step 1: Log in to Your DirectAdmin Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-make-a-backup-in-directadmin\/#Step_2_Open_Create_Restore_Backups\" >Step 2: Open Create \/ Restore Backups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-make-a-backup-in-directadmin\/#Step_3_Select_What_You_Want_to_Back_Up\" >Step 3: Select What You Want to Back Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-make-a-backup-in-directadmin\/#Step_4_Configure_Backup_Settings\" >Step 4: Configure Backup Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-make-a-backup-in-directadmin\/#Step_5_Create_the_Backup\" >Step 5: Create the Backup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-make-a-backup-in-directadmin\/#Step_6_Download_or_Restore_Your_Backup\" >Step 6: Download or Restore Your Backup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-make-a-backup-in-directadmin\/#Step_7_Optional_Automate_Backups\" >Step 7 (Optional): Automate Backups<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-make-a-backup-in-directadmin\/#Tips_and_Troubleshooting\" >Tips and Troubleshooting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Backups_Matter\"><\/span>Why Backups Matter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Backups help you recover quickly if you experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accidental deletion of files or emails<\/li>\n<li>Website errors after updates or changes<\/li>\n<li>Security issues (malware, hacks)<\/li>\n<li>Server or migration problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_How_to_Create_a_Backup_in_DirectAdmin\"><\/span>Step-by-Step: How to Create a Backup in DirectAdmin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Log_in_to_Your_DirectAdmin_Account\"><\/span>Step 1: Log in to Your DirectAdmin Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to your <strong>telaHosting Client Area<\/strong> using your registered email and password.<\/li>\n<li>From your dashboard, open your hosting service.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Log in to DirectAdmin<\/strong> to access the DirectAdmin dashboard. <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-access-your-directadmin-panel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Access Your DirectAdmin Panel<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Open_Create_Restore_Backups\"><\/span>Step 2: Open Create \/ Restore Backups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>In DirectAdmin, scroll to the <strong>Advanced Features<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Create \/ Restore Backups<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Select_What_You_Want_to_Back_Up\"><\/span>Step 3: Select What You Want to Back Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Choose the items you want to include in your backup. Common options include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Domains \/ Website Data<\/strong> (your site files)<\/li>\n<li><strong>User Files<\/strong> (files inside your account)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email Accounts<\/strong> (mailboxes and settings)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Databases<\/strong> (MySQL databases used by WordPress and other apps)<\/li>\n<li><strong>FTP Accounts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> For a full website backup, select all relevant options.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Configure_Backup_Settings\"><\/span>Step 4: Configure Backup Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose a <strong>Compression Type<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>tar.gz<\/strong> (recommended: smaller size)<\/li>\n<li><strong>zip<\/strong> (good for compatibility)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Optional: enter an <strong>Email Address<\/strong> to receive a notification when the backup is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Create_the_Backup\"><\/span>Step 5: Create the Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Click the <strong>Create Backup<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<li>Wait while DirectAdmin generates the backup file (time depends on your site size).<\/li>\n<li>Monitor the progress on the screen until completion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Download_or_Restore_Your_Backup\"><\/span>Step 6: Download or Restore Your Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Return to the <strong>Create \/ Restore Backups<\/strong> page.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down to see your generated backup files.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Download<\/strong> to save it to your computer, or click <strong>Restore<\/strong> if you want to recover from the backup.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Optional_Automate_Backups\"><\/span>Step 7 (Optional): Automate Backups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If your plan supports scheduled backups, you can set them up using DirectAdmin tools or cron jobs.<\/li>\n<li>If you need help, contact telaHosting support to assist with backup scheduling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best practice:<\/strong> store a copy of your backups off-site (cloud storage or local computer).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_and_Troubleshooting\"><\/span>Tips and Troubleshooting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Backup Frequency:<\/strong> Weekly is good for most sites; daily is better for active websites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Include Databases:<\/strong> WordPress and many apps rely on databases\u2014always include them for full protection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check Storage Space:<\/strong> If your account is almost full, backups may fail.<br \/>\nYou can manage files using DirectAdmin File Manager:<a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-upload-a-static-website-to-directadmin-via-file-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nHow to Upload a Static Website to DirectAdmin via File Manager<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email Backups:<\/strong> If you are backing up email accounts, make sure they are included in your selection.<br \/>\nLearn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-create-a-professional-email-account-in-directadmin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Create a Professional Email Account in DirectAdmin<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Restore Tip:<\/strong> To restore, upload the backup file (if needed) and use the <strong>Restore Backup<\/strong> option in the same interface.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Need Help?<\/strong> If your backup fails or takes too long, contact telaHosting support for assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<footer class=\"th-manual__footer\">Congratulations \u2014 your DirectAdmin backup is complete, and your website data is protected.<br \/>\nFor more tutorials, explore the telaHosting Manual.<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeffDirectAdmin makes it easy to back up your website files, databases, emails, and settings. 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