Overview: How to Configure an FTP Backup in Plesk
This guide explains How to Configure an FTP Backup in Plesk step‑by‑step and why it matters for security, uptime, and performance. It’s written for small and medium businesses that rely on Blackhawk MSP for proactive, managed IT support in the Bay Area and beyond.
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In this tutorial, you will learn how to configure an FTP backup in Plesk. This allows you to store your website backups on a remote FTP server for added safety and offsite storage.
1. Log in to your Plesk account.
2. Go to Websites & Domains > Click on the Pull icon >> Choose Backup & Restore.
3. Click on Remote Storage Settings.
4. Click on FTP(S).
5. Fill in the following details:
- Make sure that Use FTP(S) storage is marked as enabled.
- FTP server hostname or IP: Enter your FTP domain name or IP address.
- Directory for backup files storage: Enter the path where your backup file will be stored, such as /backup.
- FTP Username: Enter your FTP username.
- FTP Password: Enter your FTP Password.
- Use passive mode: We recommend that you either enable it or leave it as it is.
- Use FTPS: You can checkmark it if your FTP server supports a TLS/Encryption.
6. Click Apply.
If it displays a success message, it means you have successfully configured an FTP(S) backup in your Plesk. You can now take a backup to the remote backup server.
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