Backing up and restoring websites in Plesk is essential for data protection and disaster recovery. Plesk provides intuitive tools for creating and managing backups of websites, databases, and other server components. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to back up and restore websites in Plesk:

Backing Up Websites:

1. Access Plesk Control Panel:

   • Log in to your Plesk control panel using your administrator credentials.

2. Navigate to Websites & Domains:

   • Once logged in, navigate to the "Websites & Domains" tab from the top menu.

3. Select Website:

   • Choose the website you want to back up from the list of domains under the "Websites & Domains" section.

4. Backup Manager:

   • Scroll down to the "Tools" section and click on "Backup Manager."

5. Create Backup:

   • In the Backup Manager interface, click on the "Back Up" button to initiate the backup process.

6. Select Backup Options:

   • Choose the backup type (Full or Incremental) and select the components you want to include in the backup (website files, databases, configuration files, etc.).

7. Start Backup:

   • Click on the "OK" or "Start" button to start the backup process. Plesk will create a backup archive containing the selected components of the website.

8. Monitor Backup Progress:

   • Monitor the backup progress in the Backup Manager interface. Once the backup process is complete, you will receive a confirmation message indicating that the backup has been successfully created.

9. Download Backup:

   • Optionally, you can download the backup archive to your local machine for safekeeping. Click on the backup file in the Backup Manager interface and select the "Download" option.

Restoring Websites:

1. Access Plesk Control Panel:

   • Log in to your Plesk control panel using your administrator credentials.

2. Navigate to Websites & Domains:

   • Once logged in, navigate to the "Websites & Domains" tab from the top menu.

3. Backup Manager:

   • Scroll down to the "Tools" section and click on "Backup Manager."

4. Select Backup:

   • In the Backup Manager interface, locate the backup archive you want to restore from the list of available backups.

5. Restore Backup:

   • Click on the backup file and select the "Restore" option. Plesk will prompt you to choose the components you want to restore from the backup.

6. Select Restore Options:

   • Choose the components you want to restore (website files, databases, configuration files, etc.) and configure any additional restoration options if needed.

7. Start Restoration:

   • Click on the "OK" or "Start" button to initiate the restoration process. Plesk will restore the selected components from the backup archive to the specified location.

8. Monitor Restoration Progress:

   • Monitor the restoration progress in the Backup Manager interface. Once the restoration process is complete, you will receive a confirmation message indicating that the restoration has been successfully completed.

9. Verify Website:

   • After the restoration process is complete, verify that the website is restored and functioning correctly by accessing it through a web browser.

By following these steps, you can easily back up and restore websites in Plesk, ensuring data protection and facilitating disaster recovery in case of unexpected events or data loss. Regular backups are essential for maintaining the integrity and availability of your websites and server data.