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title: How to backup your website in DirectAdmin
description: "![Directadmin Backup and Restore](https://simplywebservices.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DirectAdmin-Backup-and-Restore-1024x845.jpg) Regular backups protect your website, email, and databases from data loss due to hacking, plugin conflicts, or accidental deletion. We recommend backing up your DirectAdmin account ****periodically**** — and downloading a copy to your own computer…"
url: "https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-backup-your-website-in-directadmin/"
updated: "2026-08-14"
category: DirectAdmin
---

# How to backup your website in DirectAdmin

![Directadmin Backup and Restore](https://simplywebservices.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DirectAdmin-Backup-and-Restore-1024x845.jpg)

Regular backups protect your website, email, and databases from data loss due to hacking, plugin conflicts, or accidental deletion. We recommend backing up your DirectAdmin account ****periodically**** — and downloading a copy to your own computer for extra safety.

# How to Create a Backup in DirectAdmin

1. [Log in to your DirectAdmin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-log-into-the-directadmin-control-panel/) control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222
2. Look for the **Backup and Restore** option (under **Advanced Features**).
3. Select the items you want to include in the backup (email accounts, email data, FTP accounts, databases, etc. — see full list below).
4. Click **Create Backup**.  You'll see "*Backup creation added to queue*," and receive a DirectAdmin Message System notification titled "***Your backups******are now ready***" once it's done.
5. The backup archive will appear in your domain's `/backups/` directory (e.g., `backup-Jun-18-2026-1.tar.gz`).)

**To save a copy locally:** connect via [FTP](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-do-i-connect-via-ftp/) and download the `.tar.gz` file from `/backups/` to your computer, or use DirectAdmin's [File Manager](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-use-file-manager-in-directadmin/) to download it directly through your browser.

![Create Backup Restore](https://simplywebservices.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Create-Backup-Restore-1024x495.jpg)

## How to Restore a Backup in DirectAdmin

**Before you restore:** Restoring a backup will overwrite existing data for > the items you select. If you're unsure, create a fresh backup first so you > can roll back if needed.

1. [Log in to your DirectAdmin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-log-into-the-directadmin-control-panel/) control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222
2. Look for the **Backup and** **Restore**option (under **Advanced Features**)
3. Click the **Restore Backup**button (upper right corner)
4. Select a backup archive from the drop-down list
5. Click the Select **Restore**button
6. Select the things you want to restore (like email accounts, email data, etc)
7. Click the **Restore** button. When done, you will see a confirmation message: **Restore Complete**

![Directadmin Restore Backup](https://simplywebservices.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Restore-1024x495.jpg)

### What Gets Backed Up / Restored

**Website Data**

- - Domains Directory: Backs up all user files for all domains
  - Subdomain Lists: Backs up the list of subdomains for each domain

**E-Mail**

- - [E-Mail Accounts](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-create-a-pop-email-account-in-directadmin/): List for all domains (names and passwords)
  - E-Mail Data: Includes the messages from the Inbox, IMAP Folders, and webmail data
  - [E-Mail Settings](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-create-a-catch-all-email-account-in-directadmin/): Includes the filters and the catch-all address
  - [Forwarders](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-setup-email-forwarding-in-directadmin/): Includes all forwarding addresses
  - [Autoresponders](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-create-an-autoresponder-in-directadmin/): Includes all autoresponders and messages
  - [Vacation Messages](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-create-vacation-messages-in-directadmin/): Includes all vacation messages and times
  - [Mailing Lists](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-create-a-mailing-list-in-direct-admin/): Includes the list, digest-list, and archives

**FTP**

- - [FTP Accounts](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-create-additional-ftp-accounts-in-directadmin/)
  - FTP Settings

**Databases**

- - Database Settings: Backs up all DB Users and DB Settings
  - [Database Data](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/managing-mysql-databases-with-phpmyadmin-in-directadmin/): If ‘Databases’ is selected, include the actual DB data