Question
What backup solutions are available in Plesk and how to use them?
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Available options
Starting from Plesk Onyx 17.8, the Plesk Backup Manager functionality can be extended with Plesk backup extensions. These extensions allow to store Plesk backups in a cloud/SFTP storage. Click on a backup extension to get more information:
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Cloud storage
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SFTP storage
Find more backup extensions in the Plesk Extensions Catalog at Extensions > Categories > Backup.
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Installation requirements
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Scheduled/manual server-wide backups and manual subscription backups – free
Plesk Administrator can use the extensions listed above for free to create scheduled/manual server-wide backups and manual subscription backups. No license is required.
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Scheduled subscription backups – premium
Scheduled subscription backups in a remote cloud/SFTP storage is a premium feature. A single purchase of Backup to Cloud Pro license unlocks the ability to use all other cloud/SFTP storage extensions for storing subscription backups. To purchase it, follow these instructions:
Note: To see if you already have this pack with your Plesk license, in Plesk, go to Tools & Settings > License Management and look for Backup to Cloud Pro support. Off means the pack is not installed.
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Go to Extensions. and search for Backup to Cloud Pro.
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Click Buy to be redirected to the Plesk Store.
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Once the license has been purchased fro you Plesk license, go to Tools & Settings > License Management and click Retrieve Keys.
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Installing and using
Install Plesk backup extensions you need from the Plesk Extensions menu to start using them. Only one cloud storage can be used for scheduled Plesk backups at a time.
For instructions to configure each backup extension, visit:
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Additional Information
Plesk backups can also be stored in FTP(S) storage. To learn more, visit: