How to Create a Backup in Plesk

1-Log in to Panel.

2. Go to "Websites & Domains"

• Select the domain you want to back up, select Back up / Restore 

3. Create a New Backup

• Click the "Back Up" button
• You’ll see backup options:

• What to back up
• Entire account (files, databases, settings)
• Only website files
• Only databases

4. Schedule Settings." if needed "

5. Configure the Schedule.

Choose What to Back Up

• Website files only
• Databases only
• Entire account

 Save Settings

• Click "OK" to activate the schedule

Remote Storage

• Open Remote Storage Settings.

Choose Storage Type:

SFTP:---

Select Storage Type: SFTP

Enter Connection Details---

-Test Connection.

-Save Settings.

Click "OK"

6-Create a Backup

• Go back to "Backup Manager"
• Click "Back Up"
• In Store in, select "Remote Storage (SFTP)"
• Click "OK" to start the backup

FTP:---

 Open Remote Storage Settings

• Click "Remote Storage Settings"

 Select Storage Type: FTP

• Enable "Use FTP storage"

  Enter Connection Details

 Test Connection

• Click "Test Connection" to verify credentials

 Save Settings

• Click "OK"

  Create a Backup

• Go back to "Backup Manager"
• Click "Back Up"
• In Store in, select "Remote Storage (FTP)"
• Click "OK" to start the backup.

Restore a Previous Backup

• Click on the backup date you want to restore.
• Choose to restore all the data or selected items.

Updated on: 11/11/2025