How to Backup and Restore sites in Plesk?

Backing up and restoring websites in Plesk is an honest system. Here's how you could do it:

Backup a Site in Plesk

Log in to Plesk:

             Access your Plesk control panel by logging in with your credentials.

Go to the Domain:

              In the left sidebar, click on "Websites & Domains".

              Select the domain or website you want to back up.

Access Backup Manager:

              Click on "Backup Manager" under the selected domain.

Create a Backup:

•   In the Backup Manager, click on "Backup" to begin the backup method.

• Choose the kind of backup: Full (for an entire backup) or Incremental (only new or modified documents).
  
  

• Select the backup content material: You can pick to returned up the whole thing or handiest precise components like files, databases, or mail.
  
  

• Set extra alternatives like password safety or notifications.
  
  

• Click "OK" to begin the backup. The process may also take the time depending on the size of the internet site.
  

Download Backup (Optional):

Once the backup is completed, you can download it to your local machine by clicking on the backup file in the Backup Manager.

Restore a Site in Plesk

Go to Backup Manager:

        Access the "Backup Manager" for the domain or website you wish to restore.

Select Backup File:

        In the Backup Manager, find the backup file you want to restore.

       If the backup is stored locally, upload it first by clicking "Upload" and selecting the backup file.

Restore Backup:

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      Click on the "Restore" button next to the backup file.
 

     Choose what to restore: You can restore the whole backup or particular parts like files, databases, or mail.

    Confirm through clicking "Restore".

  The restore system may take some time, depending on the size of the backup.

Check the Website:

Once the restoration is complete, visit your website to ensure everything is functioning correctly.

Notes:

Automated Backups: You can time table computerized backups in Plesk with the aid of putting in place a backup agenda within the Backup Manager.

Storage Locations: Plesk lets in storing backups at the server, remote FTP garage, or cloud services like Amazon S3 or Google Drive.

This guide should help you effectively back up and restore your websites using Plesk.