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# Moving Users Between Managed VPS Servers

||| ℹ️ **Note:** Always be cautious when transferring users.

Ensure everything works correctly on the new server before removing users from the old one. Always create a backup first!

* [Backing up Users on Server 1](#3-backing-up-users-on-server-1)
* [Restoring Users on Server 2](#3-restoring-users-on-server-2)
* [Final Checks and Cleanup](#3-final-checks-and-cleanup)
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### Backing up Users on Server 1

1. Log in to the **DirectAdmin panel** of **server 1** as the **admin user**.
2. Under **Admin Tools**, click **Admin Backup/Transfer**.
3. Click **+ Schedule** on the right-hand side.
4. Select the users you want to move, or choose **All Users**. Then click **NEXT STEP**.
5. Make sure **Now** is selected and click **NEXT STEP**.
6. Choose **FTP** and enter the FTP credentials of **server 2**.

* Use the **admin credentials** of server 2 and save backups in `/admin_backups`.
* Click **NEXT STEP**.

7. Verify that **All Data** is selected and click **SCHEDULE**.

The backup process has now started. The duration depends on the number of users selected. You will receive an email once the backup is completed.
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### Restoring Users on Server 2

1. Log in to the **DirectAdmin panel** of **server 2** as the **admin user**.
2. Under **Admin Tools**, go to **Admin Backup/Transfer**.
3. Click **Restore**.
4. Ensure the **Path** field matches ( `/home/admin/admin_backups`). Click **NEXT STEP**.
5. Select the shared IP address under **Use the IP** and click **NEXT STEP**.
6. Under **Files**, select the backups you want to restore.

* File names typically look like `user.admin.username.tar.gz`.

7. Click **RESTORE**.

The restore process will now start and may take several minutes to hours. You will receive an email once the restoration is completed.
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### Final Checks and Cleanup

* Verify that the websites and email for the migrated users function properly.
* If everything works correctly, you can remove the users from server 1.
* Afterwards, contact us so we can synchronize the **DNS zones** on server 2.

||| ⚠️ **Important:** Always make a full backup and verify everything before deleting users from the old server.