You can use a password to secure certain sensitive data in a backup
stored in remote storage. Doing so encrypts the passwords stored in the backup,
such as mail account passwords or database user passwords.
Even if a third party obtains a backup,
they will not be able to get the passwords stored inside.
When you restore a password-secured backup, you need to provide the
password. If you cannot, all passwords stored in the backup are
generated randomly.
Note: Plesk encrypts only certain data in a backup
but not the whole backup. If you store backups in remote cloud storage,
you can enable backup encryption on the cloud storage side.
To secure remote storage backups with a password:
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Configure at least one remote storage.
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Go to Tools & Settings > Backup Manager > Remote Storage
Settings. The section “Backup security settings” has become
available.
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Under “Password Protection”, click the “change” link next to
“Disabled”. -
Select the “Use password protection (recommended)” checkbox.
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Type in the password in the corresponding fields.
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Click OK.
Sensitive data inside backups in remote storage will now be secured with the password.