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How to Restore a Backup you Generated Earlier in DirectAdmin

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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.
How to Restore a Backup you Generated Earlier in DirectAdmin - 2025

3. Click on Restore Backup. You will find it on the top right.
How to Restore a Backup you Generated Earlier in DirectAdmin - 2025

4. Under Restore Backup, click on the drop-down menu and select the backup you wish to restore.
How to Restore a Backup you Generated Earlier in DirectAdmin - 2025

5. Under Restore Options, uncheck the data you do not want to include in the restore.
How to Restore a Backup you Generated Earlier in DirectAdmin - 2025

6. Scroll down to the end of the page and click on Restore Backup.
How to Restore a Backup you Generated Earlier in DirectAdmin - 2025

You can check the status of your restore from the Messages option. From the top right side, click on your Username >> Messages.

Note: The process of restoration can take some time. Check Messages after a few minutes. The speed of the operation will depend on the size of your backup.