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How to limit the number of server-wide backups stored in Plesk

 
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Question

Plesk backups are overfilling the disk space. How to limit the number of server-wide backups stored in Plesk?

Answer

Via Plesk GUI

  1. Log in to Plesk.

  2. Go to Tools & Settings > Backup Manager > Settings.

  3. Change the value of Maximum number of full backup files to store according to your needs and apply the changes.

    Note: The limit is related to full and scheduled backup files only (the number of incremental or manual backups is not limited).

    Screenshot_2019-09-28_Backup_Settings_-_Plesk_Onyx_17_8_11.png

Via CLI

  1. Connect to the server via SSH or RDP

  2. If it is Windows open CMD.

  3. Update Maximum number of full backup files to store:

    # plesk bin server_pref -u -max-backup-files 10

    plesk bin server_pref.exe -u -max-backup-files 10

Additional Information

Global Backup Settings | Plesk Obsidian documentation

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