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# Managing backups with Jetpack on Plesk-based Managed WordPress

> Jetpack is a suite of security, performance, and site management tools. This article shows how to install and use the Jetpack backup feature.

Jetpack is a suite of security, performance, and site management tools. Jetpack Personal is included with Plesk-based Managed WordPress hosting. This article shows how to install and use the Jetpack backup feature.

<Warning>
  **Important**

  The information in this article applies to older Plesk-based Managed WordPress hosting accounts. For information about **Managed WordPress powered by Rocket.net** hosting plans, go to [Managed hosting for WordPress powered by Rocket.net](/docs/managed-hosting-for-wordpress-powered-by-rocketnet).
</Warning>

## Jetpack setup

<Warning>
  **Important**

  Before you begin, make sure that:

  * Your domain resolves to the site where Jetpack will be installed.

  * There is a valid SSL certificate for the site.
</Warning>

If you have already set up Jetpack you may skip to the next section.

1. Log in to the WordPress administration page.

2. Click **Set up Jetpack** button. A new tab opens to wordpress.com.\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-jetpack-setupjetpack-button.png)

3. If you already have a wordpress.com account, you can log in with your existing username and password. Otherwise, click the **Create a new account** link.

4. After the account creation process, approve connecting to account. Connecting may take several attempts.

When connected, you are returned to the WordPress administration page. You will see the 'Fueled up' message if the setup is successful.\
![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-jetpack-fueledup-message.png)

## Backups basic setup

1. Log in to the WordPress administration page.

2. Click on **Jetpack** in the left column menu to bring up the **Jetpack dashboard**.

3. Scroll down to find the Backups section and click the **Set Up** button. If the word **Active** appears instead of the **Set Up** button, you may skip to the next section.\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-jetpack-backup-setup-section.png)

VaultPress will be installed automatically and backups will begin.

## Backup acceleration and support setup

1. Log in to the WordPress administration page.

2. Click on **Jetpack** in the left column menu to bring up the **Jetpack dashboard**.

3. Scroll down the **Dashboard** to find the **Backups** section and click the **View backup details** link. A new tab will open and display the **VaultPress Dashboard**.\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-jetpack-backup-setup-section-after-setup.png)

4. You may be prompted to log in. Log in using your wordpress.com username and password.

5. Click the **Settings** link for the domain you want to manage to go to the settings page.\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-vaultpress-domain-card.png)

The settings page will show 3 options labeled **RECOMMENDED** but setting up SSH and SFTP is sufficient.

1. Click the SSH button to show the ssh settings.\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-vaultpress-sshconnect.png)

* In the **Server Address** text box, enter the domain name.

* In the **Port Number** text box, enter 7822

* In the **Username** text box, enter your Plesk username.

* In the **Password** text box, enter your Plesk password.

2. Click the **Save** button.

3. Click the **SFTP** button.

4. Complete the fields using the same information as for SSH above.

5. Click the **Save** button.

There should now be green checks displayed on the **SSH** and **SFTP** buttons and the 3rd **RECOMMENDED** label will be gone.

## Restore from backup

1. Log in to the WordPress administration page.

2. Click on **Jetpack** in the left column menu to bring up the **Jetpack dashboard**.

3. Scroll down to find the **Backups** section and click **View backup details** link. A new tab will open and display the **VaultPress Dashboard**.\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-jetpack-backup-setup-section-after-setup.png)

4. Click on the **BACKUPS** button for the desired domain. The **BACKUPS** page appears:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-vaultpress-domain-card.png)

5. On the **BACKUPS** page, click a date on the calendar to view backups from a specific date, or scroll through the list to find the desired backup.

6. Click the **Restore** button to restore all backed-up data, or click the **View Backup** button to open the backup detail page.![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-vaultpress-viewrestore-buttons.png)

7. If **View Backup** is chosen, options are available to download or restore some or all of the backup.Click the buttons at the top to download or restore the entire backup or navigate through the object tree to download or restore individual items.\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-vaultpress-granularrestore.png)
