Backups are a key part of website management, but the security of backup files is often overlooked. A backup can contain sensitive information such as user credentials, database data, and other important system settings.
In Plesk, you can enable password protection for backups to add an extra layer of security and reduce the risk of unauthorized access.
Start by logging in to your Plesk control panel.
In the domain where you want to protect backups, go to Files & Databases and click at Backup & Restore.
Click at Remote Storage Settings.
Click at change to edit the backup security settings.
Check the box √ at Use password protection (recommended) to turn on password protection for backups.
Enter the password you want to use for backup encryption in these fields:
- Password: the password that will be used to protect the backup
- Repeat password: re-enter the same password to confirm it
Once the password is set, click at OK or Apply to save the change.
Plesk will confirm that the backup security settings have been changed.
After the settings are updated, when you return to the Backup Security Settings page, the Password Protection status should display as Enabled.
There are a few things to keep in mind when using this feature:
- If you restore a backup without entering the correct password, all user passwords may be reset.
- You may need to reconfigure passwords for services such as email and databases after the restore.
- This feature does not encrypt all data inside the backup.
- For better protection, it is recommended to use this together with cloud backup storage that provides additional encryption.
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