1. Log in to your Plesk account.

2. Go to Websites & Domains > Click on the Pull icon > Choose Backup & Restore.

plesk account backup manager access

3. Click on Remote Storage Settings.

click remote storage settings

4. On the right side of Password Protection, if it displays Disabled, click on change.

password protect backup in plesk

5. Checkmark Use password protection and enter a password. Then confirm with Apply.

enable password protection in plesk backup

Ensure that you store your password in a safe place. You will need it when restoring a backup. If you have forgotten your password or do not enter one, Plesk will restore your backup with a random database password.