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How can I create a backup of my email data?

How to Backup Your Emails with OnePoundEmail

Backing up your emails is crucial to ensure that your important communications are always safe and secure. With OnePoundEmail, you have multiple options for creating and managing backups, whether through our DirectAdmin control panel or using third-party solutions. This guide will walk you through the process.

Backup Using DirectAdmin

OnePoundEmail makes it easy to backup your emails directly through our user-friendly DirectAdmin control panel. Follow these steps to create a backup:

  1. Log in to DirectAdmin: Access your DirectAdmin control panel using your credentials.
  2. Navigate to the Backup Section:
    • Go to the "Create/Restore Backups" page within the control panel.
  3. Select Backup Options:
    • Choose the appropriate backup options based on what you want to include in your backup (e.g., emails, databases, website files).
  4. Create the Backup:
    • Click on the "Create Backup" button to start the process. Depending on the size of your data, this may take a few minutes.

Your backup will be stored in your account, and you can download it to your local storage for additional security.

Best Practices for Email Backup

We strongly recommend backing up your emails regularly to ensure that you always have a copy of your important communications. Here are a few tips:

  • Regular Backups: Set a backup schedule (e.g., daily or weekly) depending on your email usage.
  • Multiple Copies: Keep copies of your backups in different locations (e.g., local storage and cloud storage) for redundancy.
  • Verify Backups: Periodically check your backups to make sure they are complete and restorable.

Need Assistance?

At OnePoundEmail, we’re committed to ensuring your data is safe and secure. If you have any questions or need assistance with backing up your emails, our friendly support team is always available to help.

Feel free to reach out to us for any support or troubleshooting needs related to email backups.


By following this guide, you can confidently back up your emails, ensuring that your important communications are always protected. Whether you use our DirectAdmin control panel or prefer third-party solutions, OnePoundEmail provides the flexibility and support you need.

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