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:
Configure at least one remote storage.
Go to Tools & Settings > Backup Manager > Remote Storage
Settings. The section “Backup security settings” has become
available.
Under “Password Protection”, click the “change” link next to
“Disabled”.Select the “Use password protection (recommended)” checkbox.
Type in the password in the corresponding fields.
Click OK.
Sensitive data inside backups in remote storage will now be secured with the password.
