Downloading a backup

As well as restoring directly from DirhamVault, you may sometimes want to download a copy of a backup to keep on your own computer or external storage - for example before a major change, for your own records, or to hand to a developer.

To download a backup:

1. Log in to the DirhamHost panel.
2. Open the DirhamVault backup section.
3. Choose the restore point you want a copy of.
4. Select the option to download - you can typically take a full-account archive or a specific component such as a database.
5. Save the file to a safe place on your own device.

A few sensible practices when keeping your own copies:

• Store them securely. A downloaded backup contains your full site data - keep it somewhere private and, ideally, encrypted or password-protected.
• Do not rely on them alone. Your own downloads are a nice extra, but DirhamVault's automatic off-site backups are your main safety net - they keep running whether or not you remember to download anything.
• Delete old local copies you no longer need, so sensitive data is not left lying around.

Downloading a backup is also a handy way to move your site elsewhere or to give a developer a full snapshot to work from locally.

If you have trouble downloading a large backup, or want us to prepare a specific export for you, our UAE-based team is glad to help - support@dirhamaday.ae or WhatsApp +971 58 553 6767.