How to Backup Your WordPress Site on a Plesk Server


Installing, Managing, and Backing Up WordPress on a Plesk Server
Installing WordPress on Plesk
Access Plesk Dashboard: Log in to your Plesk control panel.
Select WordPress Toolkit: Navigate to the "WordPress" section in the left sidebar and click on "WordPress Toolkit."
Install WordPress:
Click on the "Install" button.
Choose the domain where you want to install WordPress.
Configure the installation settings, such as site name, admin username, password, and email.
Click "Install" to begin the installation process.
Managing WordPress on Plesk
Access WordPress Toolkit: Use the WordPress Toolkit in Plesk to manage your WordPress sites.
Update WordPress:
Go to the "WordPress" section.
Check for available updates for WordPress core, themes, and plugins.
Click "Update" to apply updates.
Manage Plugins and Themes:
Navigate to the "Plugins" or "Themes" tab within the WordPress Toolkit.
Install, activate, deactivate, or delete plugins and themes as needed.
Security and Performance:
Use the security features in the WordPress Toolkit to scan and secure your site.
Optimize performance by enabling caching and other performance-enhancing features.
Backing Up WordPress on Plesk
Access Backup Manager: In the Plesk dashboard, go to the "Websites & Domains" section and click on "Backup Manager."
Create a Backup:
Click on "Back Up" to start the backup process.
Choose the backup type (full or incremental) and specify what to include (files, databases, or both).
Set a backup schedule if you want automatic backups.
Click "OK" to create the backup.
Restore from Backup:
In the "Backup Manager," select the backup you want to restore.
Click "Restore" and choose what to restore (files, databases, or both).
Confirm the restoration process.
By following these steps, you can efficiently install, manage, and back up your WordPress site on a Plesk server, ensuring your website remains secure and up-to-date.
You don’t need to create a zip backup’s folder in the directory anymore, WP Toolkit solve this process and converted it to automated process, backup and restore with no pressure.
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