Learn how to perform regular backups and restore your website in case of data loss. This guide emphasizes the importance of data protection and provides step-by-step instructions.
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Understanding the Importance of Backups
- Data Protection: Regular backups protect your data from accidental loss, cyber-attacks, or server failures.
- Quick Recovery: Backups enable you to quickly restore your website to a previous state, minimizing downtime.
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Setting Up Automatic Backups in Plesk
- Access Backup Manager: Log in to your Plesk control panel and navigate to "Websites & Domains" > "Backup Manager."
- Schedule Backups: Click "Scheduled Backup Settings," choose the frequency (daily, weekly, monthly), and set the retention period.
- Backup Content: Select what to back up (website files, databases, mail configuration and content) and save the settings.
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Creating Manual Backups
- Initiate Backup: In the "Backup Manager," click "Back Up Now."
- Select Content: Choose the content to back up and provide a name for the backup.
- Start Backup: Click "OK" to start the manual backup process.
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Restoring from a Backup
- Access Backup Manager: Go to "Websites & Domains" > "Backup Manager" in Plesk.
- Select Backup: Choose the backup you want to restore from the list of available backups.
- Restore Content: Click "Restore," select the content to restore (entire system, files, databases), and confirm the restoration.
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Offsite Backups
- Additional Safety: Consider setting up offsite backups for additional data protection. Use cloud storage services or remote servers to store copies of your backups.
For hosting plans with backup options, visit our Hosting Services section.
