How do I restore my database in Plesk?

This article will explain how you can restore your database on Parallels Plesk Panel.

Since this process differs depending on which version of Plesk you have, please select your version from the list below and follow the provided instructions to get started.

Please note: this article was originally created for our previous generation of Virtual Private Servers. As such, these instructions may not be relevant to our current generation of Virtual Private Servers.

Plesk 11

Step 1 of 9

Log in to your Parallels Plesk Panel.

Step 2 of 9

Click on the Subscriptions button.

Step 3 of 9

Click on the Open in Control Panel button.

Step 4 of 9

Click on the Website & Domains tab.

Step 5 of 9

Click on the Databases icon.

Step 6 of 9

Click on the relevant database name.

Step 7 of 9

phpMyadmin will open in a new tab.

Step 8 of 9

Click on the Import tab.

Step 9 of 9

Click on the Browse button to locate the backed up file on your local computer and then click on the Go button.

Your database will now be restored with the data from your backup file.

Plesk 10

Step 1 of 9

Log in to your Parallels Plesk Panel.

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Step 2 of 9

Click on the Domains link under the Hosting services section.

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Step 3 of 9

Click on the Control Panel link next to the relevant domain name.

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Step 4 of 9

Click on the Websites and domains tab.

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Step 5 of 9

Click on the Databases icon.

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Step 6 of 9

Click on the relevant database name.

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Step 7 of 9

Click on the Webadmin icon.

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phpMyadmin will open in a new tab.

Step 8 of 9

Click on the Import tab.

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Step 9 of 9

Click on the browse button to locate the backed up file on your local computer and click on the GO button.

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Your database will now be restored with the data that from your backup file.