Large files can significantly slow down both backup and restore operations in Plesk Panel.
This not only increases backup time but also consumes unnecessary system resources.
Fortunately, Plesk allows you to easily exclude specific file extensions from the backup process.
In this guide, we’ll explain how to exclude large file types such as .zip, .rar, and .iso from automated backups.
Tools & Settings > Backup Manager > Schedule
On the opened page, check the option “Exclude specific files from backup”.
Then enter the following file extensions:
Once you apply these settings, all files with the specified extensions will be automatically excluded from Plesk’s scheduled backups. This will help you:
This not only increases backup time but also consumes unnecessary system resources.
Fortunately, Plesk allows you to easily exclude specific file extensions from the backup process.
In this guide, we’ll explain how to exclude large file types such as .zip, .rar, and .iso from automated backups.
🔗 1. Log In to Plesk Panel
Access your Plesk Panel using your administrator account.✅ 2. Navigate Through the Menu
Follow this path:Tools & Settings > Backup Manager > Schedule
On the opened page, check the option “Exclude specific files from backup”.
Then enter the following file extensions:
Code:
httpdocs/*.zip
httpdocs/*.rar
httpdocs/*.tar.gz
httpdocs/*.exe
httpdocs/*.gz
httpdocs/*.pst
httpdocs/*.vmdk
httpdocs/*.isoOnce you apply these settings, all files with the specified extensions will be automatically excluded from Plesk’s scheduled backups. This will help you:
- Significantly reduce backup duration
- Prevent large, unnecessary files from being archived
- Speed up restore operations
