Adding supported Apache and nginx directives in Plesk Use the supported Plesk fields for domain-specific Apache or nginx directives so configuration remains attached to the managed domain. Direct edits to…

Adjusting PHP limits for one Plesk domain Adjust a domain PHP setting when a measured application requirement calls for it. Increasing limits can allow legitimate work to finish, but it can also…

Changing a Plesk website document root safely The document root identifies the directory a domain serves publicly. Changing it is useful when an application keeps its public entry point in a…

Checking local and external mail routing on Plesk for Windows Plesk for Windows needs a deliberate local-mail setting when a domain uses an external email provider. Public MX records tell other servers where to…

Choosing and changing a domain PHP handler in Plesk Choose a PHP handler according to the application and the way the domain web server processes requests. A handler change can alter request execution,…

Completing a final mail sync during a Plesk migration A final mail synchronization reduces the gap between an initial Plesk migration copy and mail delivered during the cutover. Mail can continue reaching…

Configuring a Node.js application with the Plesk extension Plesk Node.js Toolkit provides domain-level controls for an application runtime, startup file, dependencies and restart. Use it only where the extension…

Configuring a dedicated IIS application pool in Plesk A dedicated IIS application pool separates a website or subscription worker process from other hosted applications where the plan supports it. Pool…

Configuring website log rotation in Plesk Log rotation limits how much local storage old website logs consume while preserving a useful investigation window. Set retention according to traffic…

Connecting a Plesk application to Microsoft SQL Server Connect a Plesk-hosted application to Microsoft SQL Server using the database server and authentication method assigned for that service. SQL Server…

Creating a limited additional Plesk user Create a separate Plesk user for a colleague or contractor instead of sharing the subscription-owner password. The user role and subscription scope…

Deploying a website from Git with Plesk Plesk Git support can pull a repository into the hosting account and deploy a selected branch to a website directory. Start with manual deployment so…

Diagnosing a ModSecurity false positive in Plesk A legitimate website request can occasionally match a web application firewall rule. Confirm a false positive using the request context and ModSecurity…

Diagnosing an IIS application pool that keeps stopping An IIS pool that repeatedly stops or recycles needs evidence from the process and event logs. Rapid-fail protection can stop a pool after repeated…

Diagnosing website errors with the Plesk log browser Plesk Log Browser combines relevant domain log events so you can connect a customer-visible error with a specific request. Use it to narrow the cause…

Enabling DNSSEC for a Plesk-managed zone DNSSEC lets validating resolvers verify signed DNS answers. A Plesk-signed zone needs a matching delegation signer record in its parent zone to…

Finding PHP errors for a Plesk website Use the PHP error associated with a failed request to identify the next repair step. A blank page or HTTP 500 response is a symptom, not a diagnosis.…

Fixing a Plesk Windows website permission problem A Windows website permission error should be corrected for the actual application identity and required path. Granting Everyone full control or enabling…

Hosting an ASP.NET Core application on Plesk for Windows An ASP.NET Core application must be published for its target runtime and hosted with a compatible IIS integration. Plesk can manage the website and,…

Installing PHP application dependencies with Plesk Composer Composer installs the PHP libraries declared by an application. On a production deployment, use the reviewed lockfile so the installed dependency…

Investigating a blocked IP in Plesk Fail2Ban Fail2Ban can temporarily block an IP after repeated matching failures in service logs. Investigate the reason before unbanning it, because a mail client…

Issuing and renewing a certificate with Plesk SSL It Plesk SSL It can request and manage a certificate for the hostnames used by a website. Include only names you control and can validate. Certificate…

Knowing when Plesk DNS changes control public records A DNS record entered in Plesk affects public lookups only when the authoritative DNS service for that name uses the Plesk zone or a correctly…

Migrating a subscription with Plesk Migrator Plesk Migrator transfers supported hosting accounts into a destination Plesk server and performs checks on the result. Migration is a coordinated change…

Planning SQL Server database backups on Plesk for Windows A SQL Server backup plan must cover the database recovery requirement and the way Plesk accesses the database server. A remote SQL Server can require…

Protecting a Plesk account with two-factor authentication Multi-factor authentication adds a second verification step to a Plesk account. Current supported Plesk releases use the Multi-Factor Authentication…

Protecting a staging directory with a password in Plesk Password-protected directories add an HTTP authentication prompt before visitors can read a selected website path. They are useful for a staging area or…

Restoring one Plesk database without replacing the whole subscription Restoring one database can recover application data without replacing unrelated websites and mailboxes. The selected database is returned to the…

Restoring selected website files from a Plesk backup Selective file restoration can recover a deleted or damaged website file without replacing the whole subscription. It still overwrites the selected…

Scheduling Plesk subscription backups and retention A scheduled Plesk backup should reflect how much data loss and recovery time your website can tolerate. Configure scope, destination, retention and…

Securing the Plesk panel and mail-server hostnames The certificate used by the Plesk login service and the certificate used by mail services must match the hostnames clients actually connect to.…

Setting the default document for an IIS website in Plesk The IIS default-document list controls which file is served when a visitor requests a directory without a filename. Set it to match the application…

Understanding customized subscriptions and plan synchronization in Plesk A Plesk service plan defines reusable subscription resources and permissions. A subscription can be customized and locked against plan synchronization…

Understanding nginx proxy mode and static files in Plesk On Plesk for Linux, nginx can work in front of Apache or handle a domain without passing requests to Apache. Static-file options determine which layer…

Updating a Plesk server DNS template without surprising customers The Plesk server DNS template supplies default records for new hosted domains. Updating it is a server-administrator operation with potential effects…

Using Plesk Repair diagnostics before making repairs The Plesk Repair utility can diagnose inconsistencies in managed services and configuration. Start in diagnostic mode and read the findings before…