How to create and restore backups using Dropbox Backup extension in Plesk?

Dmitry Bystrov

11 months ago

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Note: Scheduled subscription backups in a remote cloud/SFTP storage is a premium feature that can be unlocked with a single purchase of Backup to Cloud Pro license.

Log into Plesk.
Install Dropbox Backup extension in Extensions > Dropbox Backup > Install.

To create/restore a full server backup:

Creating a full server backup:

Navigate to Tools & Settings > Backup Manager.
Press the Remote Storage Settings button.
In the opened window click on Dropbox Backup, enter your Dropbox account details, and go through all steps there.
To create a backup go to Tools & Settings > Backup Manager > press the Back Up button.
Select the required storage and adjust other backup settings.
Press OK to start the backup creation task.

Restoring a full server backup:

Go to Tools & Settings > Backup Manager.
Click on the name of a backup from the list that should be restored.
Select objects for restoration, specify other settings, and click the Restore button.

To create/restore a backup of a subscription:

Creating a subscription backup:

Log into Plesk.
Go to Subscription > example.com > Backup Manager.
Press the Remote Storage Settings button.
In the opened window click on Dropbox Backup, enter your Dropbox account details, and go through all steps there.
To create a backup go to Tools & Settings > Backup Manager > press the Back Up button.
Select the required storage and adjust other settings.
Press OK to start the backup creation task.

Restoring a subscription backup:

Go to Subscription > example.com > Backup Manager.
Click on the name of a backup from the list that should be restored.
Select objects for restoration, specify other settings, and click the Restore button.

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