Knowledge Base

How to Exclude Specific Files/Folders from the Plesk Backup

Log in to your Plesk account. Go to Websites & Domains > Click on the Pull icon >> Choose Backup & Restore. Under Backup Manager, click on Back Up. Choose the backup type. Checkmark Exclude specific files from the backup. Enter the path of the file you want to exclude, such as: /httpdocs/directory/filename.jpg To exclude a whole directory, enter: /httpdocs/images To exclude only specific extensions such as PNG, enter: /httpdocs/images/*.png Confirm with OK. The backup will start generating in the background. At this point, you can navigate away from the page.

Related: httpdocs, plesk


August 28, 2023

How to Link a Debit or Credit Card to Your PayPal Account

Follow this tutorial to link your Debit or Credit Card to your PayPal Account. Log in to your PayPal Account. On top of the menu, click on Wallet. Click on Link a card. Click on Debit or Credit Card, or any other appropriate option shown in your PayPal account. Enter your card details and then click on Link Card. It may prompt you for card verification such as a one-time password or use available verification methods. After you complete it, your card will be added successfully.

Related: credit, paypal


August 28, 2023

How to Password Protect a Directory in cPanel

You can lock a directory with a password using the cPanel’s Directory Privacy. Log in to your cPanel account. In the Files section, click on Directory Privacy. Click on the directory to open it. Click on the Edit, showing next to the directory you want to protect. Under Security Settings, check-mark Password protect this directory. Then click on Save. Now click on Go back. Scroll down the page. Under Create User, fill in the username and password fields or use the Password Generator option to generate a new random password and copy it to Notepad. Click on Save. If you try to open the password-protected directory in your browser via the URL www.example.com/myfolder, your browser prompts for credentials.

Related: cpanel


August 28, 2023

How to Pay an Invoice Without Having Paypal Account

You can pay without having a PayPal Account by using a Debit or Credit Card. Log in to your hosting client area. Go to the invoice section and open your unpaid invoice. Click on PayPal Check Out. Scroll down and click on Pay with Debit or Credit Card. Enter your debit or credit card details, billing address, and other related information. Then click on Pay Now.

Related: credit, pay, paypal


August 28, 2023

How to Remove a Subdomain in cPanel

A subdomain is an additional part of your primary domain. Please, follow this tutorial to remove a subdomain in cPanel. Log in to your cPanel account. In the Domains section, click on Subdomains. Under the Modify a Subdomain list, you can see a list of subdomains. Click on Remove under the Actions tab. For confirmation, click on Delete Subdomain to remove your subdomain permanently.

Related: cpanel, subdomain


August 28, 2023