This tutorial shows you how to restore a backup you previously created in DirectAdmin. Follow the steps below to get your data back in just a few clicks.

**1.** Log in to your DirectAdmin account.

**2**. In the **Advanced Features** section, click on **Create/Restore Backups**. Alternatively, type **Restore** in the **search bar**, and the option will appear. Click on it.

**3.** Click on **Restore Backup**. You will find it on the top right.

**4.** Under **Restore Backup**, click on the **drop-down menu** and select the backup you wish to restore.

**5.** Under **Restore Options**, uncheck the data you do not want to include in the restore.

**6.** Scroll down to the end of the page and click on **Restore**.

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.