How to create hourly backups in Plesk

Question

How to create hourly backups in Plesk?

Answer

1. Connect to the server via SSH

2. Go to

   • Tools & Settings > Backup Manager > Schedule to set up server-wide backups

   • Domains > example.com > Backup & Restore > Schedule to set up subscription backups

     

Note: By default, only Plesk administrators can set up hourly backup tasks. To allow resellers and customers create them, go to Tools & Settings > Backup Manager > Settings and tick the option Allow customer and reseller accounts to schedule hourly backups.

Note: Hourly backups feature was introduced in Plesk Obsidian 18.0.55. If your Plesk Obsidian version is 18.0.55 or later, but the feature is absent, enable it in Plesk:

1. Install Panel.ini Editor from the Extensions menu.

2. Open Panel.ini Editor extension and switch to the Editor tab.

3. Add the configuration below:

   [pmm]
   allowHourlyTask = on

4. Click Save.

Warning: If you have manually created tasks for hourly backups previously, it is recommended to remove them and switch to the embedded UI function.