# Plesk server migration **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/plesk-server-migration/285074 **Category:** Self-hosting **Created:** [November 10, 2023, 1:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plesk-server-migration/285074 "2023-11-10T13:35:39Z") **Posts on this page:** 1 **Showing post:** 4
### Author: ![Arkshine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/arkshine/32/298682_2.png) [@Arkshine](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Arkshine) #### Post date: [November 10, 2023, 7:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plesk-server-migration/285074/4 "2023-11-10T19:19:19Z")
I don’t think it will work. Plesk will copy only your domain and proxy configuration. Discourse itself is not associated with Plesk; it’s a separate installation. You can follow this guide to move your Discourse instance: > [@Move your Discourse Instance to a Different Server](https://meta.discourse.org/t/move-your-discourse-instance-to-a-different-server/15721): > > bookmark This is a guide for moving your Discourse instance from one server to another, including all settings and data. This guide applies to self-hosted Discourse instances using Docker. person_raising_hand Required user level: System Administrator warning This procedure involves domain and DNS changes. Ensure you have access to both the source and destination servers. This guide walks you through the process of migrating your Discourse instance from one server to another, ensuring … Or you can use directly the command line without booting the web UI: > [@Restore a backup from the command line](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restore-a-backup-from-the-command-line/108034): > > bookmark This guide explains how to restore a Discourse backup from the command line without using the Discourse web UI. person_raising_hand Required user level: Administrator wrench Console access required Here’s how to restore a Discourse backup from the command line, without ever booting the Discourse web UI. This is handy when you’re moving servers. Prerequisites Before you start, make sure you complete the following steps: Download the latest backup file from the source Disco… I highly suggest you upgrade your discourse before doing a backup! Note: Whatever the method you choose, when you Install Discourse on your new server, instead of using `./discourse-setup`, copy your old `app.yml` in `/containers`, then rebuild. Since you’re using Plesk, it will be easier this way. --- _[View the full topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plesk-server-migration/285074)._