How to Backup Your WordPress Site on a Plesk Server

Installing, Managing, and Backing Up WordPress on a Plesk Server

Installing WordPress on Plesk

1. Access Plesk Dashboard: Log in to your Plesk control panel.

2. Select WordPress Toolkit: Navigate to the "WordPress" section in the left sidebar and click on "WordPress Toolkit."

3. 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

1. Access WordPress Toolkit: Use the WordPress Toolkit in Plesk to manage your WordPress sites.

2. Update WordPress:

   • Go to the "WordPress" section.

   • Check for available updates for WordPress core, themes, and plugins.

   • Click "Update" to apply updates.

3. 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.

4. 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

1. Access Backup Manager: In the Plesk dashboard, go to the "Websites & Domains" section and click on "Backup Manager."

2. 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.

3. 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.