Question
How to create and restore backups using Dropbox Backup extension in Plesk?
Answer
Note: Scheduled subscription backups in a remote cloud/SFTP storage is a premium feature that can be unlocked with a single purchase of Backup to Cloud Pro license.
- Log into Plesk.
- Install Dropbox Backup extension in Extensions > Dropbox Backup > Install.
To create/restore a full server backup:
- Creating a full server backup:
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Navigate to Tools & Settings > Backup Manager.
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Press the Remote Storage Settings button.
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In the opened window click on Dropbox Backup, enter your Dropbox account details, and go through all steps there.
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To create a backup go to Tools & Settings > Backup Manager > press the Back Up button.
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Select the required storage and adjust other backup settings.
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Press OK to start the backup creation task.
- Restoring a full server backup:
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Go to Tools & Settings > Backup Manager.
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Click on the name of a backup from the list that should be restored.
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Select objects for restoration, specify other settings, and click the Restore button.
To create/restore a backup of a subscription:
- Creating a subscription backup:
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Go to Subscription > example.com > Backup Manager.
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Press the Remote Storage Settings button.
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In the opened window click on Dropbox Backup, enter your Dropbox account details, and go through all steps there.
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To create a backup go to Tools & Settings > Backup Manager > press the Back Up button.
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Select the required storage and adjust other settings.
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Press OK to start the backup creation task.
- Restoring a subscription backup:
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Go to Subscription > example.com > Backup Manager.
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Click on the name of a backup from the list that should be restored.
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Select objects for restoration, specify other settings, and click the Restore button.
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