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How to create site backup using DirectAdmin?

To create a site backup using the DirectAdmin panel, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel using your credentials.

Step 2: Once logged in, locate and click on the "Advanced Features" or a similar option.

Step 3: Look for the "Create / Restore Backups" section and click on it.

Step 4: In the Create / Restore Backups section, you will find options to create and manage backups.

Step 5: To create a backup, click on the "Create Backup" or a similar option.

Step 6: Choose the backup options you want to include in the backup.

These options may include:

Home directory: Selecting this option will include all the files and folders in your home directory.

Databases: If you have databases associated with your website, you can choose to include them in the backup.

Email: You can choose to include email accounts and their data in the backup.

DNS zone: This option includes the DNS zone settings for your domain.

Configuration files: Selecting this option includes important configuration files related to your website.

Step 7: Once you have selected the desired backup options, click on the "Create Backup" or "Generate Backup" button to start the backup process.

Step 8: The DirectAdmin panel will create a backup of the selected options and generate a backup file.

Step 9: Once the backup process is complete, you will see a notification or a download link for the backup file.

Step 10: Click on the download link to save the backup file to your computer.

Please note that the specific steps and options may vary slightly depending on your hosting provider and the version of DirectAdmin being used.