How to Generate and Download a Full Backup of Your Account in DirectAdmin

You can make a backup of your DirectAdmin account and download it.

How to Generate a Backup of Your Account in DirectAdmin

1. Log in to your DirectAdmin account.

2. In the Advanced Features section, click on Create/Restore Backups or type Restore in the navigation filter box, and the option will appear. Click on it.

3. Under Site Backup, check-mark options you wish to include in your Backup.

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4. Scroll down to the end of the page and click on Create Backup.

5. It will display a success message such as Backup creation added to the queue. Once the backup is generated, it shows a message in DirectAdmin Panel >> Support & Help Section >> Support Center.

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How to Download a Generated Backup of Your Account

1. Log in to your DirectAdmin Account.

2. In the System Info & Files section, click on File Manager or type File Manager in the navigation filter box, and the option will appear. Click on it.

3. Open the backups directory.

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4. Right-click on your newly-generated backup file, and choose Download from the Context Menu. The file will be downloaded to your computer.

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Congratulations, you have successfully generated a backup and downloaded it.

Updated on: 21/05/2026