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title: How to Encrypt Database Password in Plesk Backup
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**. On the right side of **Password Protection**,…"
url: "https://www.aeserver.com/support/how-to-encrypt-database-password-in-plesk-backup/"
updated: "2025-01-05"
category: Plesk Control Panel
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# How to Encrypt Database Password in Plesk Backup

**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**. On the right side of **Password Protection**, if it displays **Disabled,** click on **change**.

![](/img/password-protect-backup-in-plesk.gif)

**5**. Checkmark **Use password protection**and enter a password. Then confirm with **Apply**.

![](/img/enable-password-protection-in-plesk-backup.gif)

Ensure that you store your password in a safe place. You will need it when restoring a backup. If you have forgotten your password or do not enter one, Plesk will restore your backup with a random database password.