Question Change backup password

[eiteamscs]

Server operating system version

CentOS Linux 7.9.2009

Plesk version and microupdate number

Plesk Obsidian v18.0.50_build1800230213.12 os_CentOS 7

Hi, when we start using a specified password for backups, instead of Plesk’s encryption key, will we be able to restore backups created before the change?
Thank you, Marc

 

[scsa20]

The security password is primary used for encrypting users password further and does not affect the overall backups and only applies to when backups are stored locally. If the security key is lost due to, say, a failed server, then when importing in a backup would just general whole new passwords to the subscriptions and emails sent about it.

Basically, what I'm trying to say is, doesn't matter if you change it or not, you can still restore without affecting much (other then possibly a password reset triggered if pulling from a backup before you've sent your own password).

If you're storing the backups remotely (on a FTP server, S3 bucket, Google Drive, whatever), then you'll want to enable some sort of encryption and/or password method on there.

You can read up on this further at Global Backup Settings

 

[eiteamscs]

I understand, thank you for your help