Is it possible to check the backup content without restoring it?

Question

It is needed to recover specific files or files from specific dates out of a backup.

Is it possible to check the content of a backup without restoring it?

Answer

This functionality is not implemented in Plesk. Suggest a new feature here: Add the possibility to check the content of a backup.

The top-ranked suggestions are likely to be included in the next versions of Plesk.

Use the following workaround to view files in a particular subscription (example.com):

1. Log in to Plesk.

2. Navigate to Tools & Settings > Backup Manager > <Backup name>.

3. In the Backup content section, select the following:

   What do you want to restore? - Selected objects
   Type of object to restore - Files of domains
   Subscription - example.com
   
   

4. Click Add Files to see the files and folders in the subscription's folder.

As an alternative solution, a backup file can be downloaded and has to be extracted to view its files and their content.

1. Log in to Plesk.

2. Go to Backup Manager and click next to a backup name.

3. Extract the downloaded backup file and review files.