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title: How to Configure an FTP Backup in Plesk
description: "**1.** Log in to your Plesk account. **2.** Go to **Websites & Domains** > Click on the **Pull icon** >> Choose **Backup & Restore**. ![](/img/plesk-account-backup-manager-access.gif) **3.** Click on **Remote Storage Settings**. ![](/img/click-remote-storage-settings.gif) **4**. Click on **FTP(S)**. ![](/img/remote-storage-ftp-click-to-config.gif) **5. Fill in…"
url: "https://www.aeserver.com/support/how-to-configure-an-ftp-backup-in-plesk/"
updated: "2025-01-05"
category: Plesk Control Panel
---

# How to Configure an FTP Backup in Plesk

**1.** Log in to your Plesk account.

**2.** Go to **Websites & Domains** > Click on the **Pull icon** >> Choose **Backup & Restore**.

![](/img/plesk-account-backup-manager-access.gif)

**3.** Click on **Remote Storage Settings**.

![](/img/click-remote-storage-settings.gif)

**4**. Click on **FTP(S)**.

![](/img/remote-storage-ftp-click-to-config.gif)

**5. Fill in the following details:**

**-**Make sure that **Use FTP(S) storage** is marked as enabled.

- **FTP server hostname or IP:** Enter your FTP domain name or IP address.

- **Directory for backup files storage:** Enter the path where your backup file will be stored, such as /backup.

- **FTP Username:** Enter your FTP username.

- **FTP Password:** Enter your FTP Password.

**- Use passive mode:**We recommend that you either enable it or leave it as it is.

- **Use FTPS:** You can checkmark it if your FTP server supports a TLS/Encryption.

![](/img/final-ftp-config-plesk-client.gif)

**6.** Click **Apply**.

If it displays a success message, it means you have successfully configured an FTP(S) backup in your Plesk. You can now take a backup to the remote backup server.