Overview
Softaculous lets you create, download, restore, and automate backups for your website.
Step 1 — Open Softaculous
- Go to DirectAdmin → Softaculous Apps Installer
- Click Installations
Step 2 — Create a Manual Backup
- Select your website
- Click Backup
- Choose what to include:
- Files
- Database
- Click Backup Installation
Step 3 — Download Backup
After creation:
- Go to Backups
- Click Download
Step 4 — Restore a Backup
- Go to Backups
- Click Restore
Step 5 — Automated Backups
When installing any script:
- Enable Automated Backups
- Select frequency:
- Daily
- Weekly
- Monthly
Important Notes
- Backups use your hosting storage
- Download backups for extra safety