Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ / Plesk

How do I backup my website in Plesk?

To take a website backup in Plesk Control Panel, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to your Plesk Control Panel using your username and password.

Step 2: Click on the "Websites & Domains" tab. Locate the domain for which you want to take a backup and click on its name.

Step 3: On the domain's overview page, scroll down and click on the "Backup Manager" icon.

Step 4: In the Backup Manager, you'll see a list of available backups for your website. To create a new backup, click on the "Back Up" button. You'll be prompted to select the backup type. Plesk offers two options:

Full: This option includes all website files, databases, email accounts, and settings.

Selected Objects: This option allows you to choose specific objects to include in the backup, such as files, databases, or email accounts.

Step 5: Select the desired backup type based on your requirements.

Step 6: After selecting the backup type, you can provide a name for the backup and set a password to protect it (optional).

Step 7: If you want to schedule automatic backups, you can click on the "Schedule" button and configure the backup frequency and retention policy.

Step 8: Once you have set the backup options, click on the "OK" button to start the backup process.

Step 9: Plesk will now create a backup of your website. You can monitor the progress on the Backup Manager page.

Step 10: Once the backup process is complete, you'll see the newly created backup listed in the Backup Manager.

That's it! You have successfully taken a website backup in Plesk Control Panel. It's recommended to regularly backup your website to ensure you have a recent copy in case of any data loss or website issues.