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How to configure Plesk to store backups both locally on the server and on FTP/cloud storage

Kuzma Ivanov

Updated March 01, 2026 09:23

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Applicable to:

Plesk for Linux
Plesk for Windows

Question

How to configure Plesk to store backups both locally on the server and on FTP/cloud storage?

Answer

Log in to Plesk.
Configure cloud or FTP storage:
- at Tools & Settings > Backup Manager > Remote Storage Settings for server-wide backups.
- at Subscriptions > example.com > Backup Manager > Remote Storage Settings for subscription backups.
In Backup Manager, click Schedule and set the option Store in as Both server storage and FTP storage.
Apply the changes.
Once scheduled backup task is finished, both local and FTP backups will appear in the backup manager list.

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