Backup/Restore

Backup/Restore

Backing up your data is crucial, and you should perform backups regularly. This article provides tutorials on how to take a backup and restore a backup using Plesk.

How to Generate a Full Backup in Plesk

Follow this tutorial to create a full backup in Plesk:

1. Log in to your Plesk account.
2. Go to Websites & Domains.
3. Click on the Backup Manager.
4. Select Back Up to create a full backup.

How to Exclude Specific Files/Folders from the Plesk Backup

To exclude certain files or folders from your backup, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Plesk account.
2. Go to Websites & Domains.
3. Click on the Backup Manager.
4. Select Back Up and configure the exclusions as needed.

How to Configure an FTP Backup in Plesk

To set up an FTP backup, follow these instructions:

1. Log in to your Plesk account.
2. Go to Websites & Domains.
3. Click on the Backup Manager.
4. Select Back Up and choose the FTP option.

How to Encrypt Database Password in Plesk Backup

To encrypt your database password during backup, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Plesk account.
2. Go to Websites & Domains.
3. Click on the Backup Manager.
4. Select Back Up and enable the encryption option for the database password.

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