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How to restore a full server backup in a new Plesk server?

Question

How to restore a full server backup in a new Plesk server?

Answer

For Plesk backup located in remote storage

The remote backups may be stored in one of the following remote storages:

 

1. Log in to Plesk

2. If the backup is not stored on a remote FTP server, install the corresponding remote backup extension from the list above on the new Plesk server

3. Connect the remote storage containing the backup to restore

4. Navigate to Tools & Settings > Backup Manager and open the backup that should be restored

5. Restore the backup by selecting All objects (entire system)

For Plesk backup located in local server storage

1. Download the backup from the old Plesk server

2. Import the backup to the new server

3. Restore the backup by selecting All objects (entire system) and enabling the checkbox Restore this backup despite the fact that it does not have a valid signature