Essential Steps to Get Started

1. Accessing Plesk: Log in to your Plesk account using the provided credentials.
2. Familiarize Yourself with the Dashboard: Explore the main dashboard to understand the layout and available features.
3. Setting Up Your First Domain: Use the 'Websites & Domains' tab to add and configure your first domain.
4. Installing Applications: Navigate to the 'Applications' section to install popular web applications like WordPress, Joomla, etc.
5. Configuring Email Accounts: Set up email accounts for your domain under the 'Mail' section.

Helpful Resources

To enhance your experience with Plesk, consider these resources:

• Plesk Documentation: Comprehensive guides and tutorials.
• Community Forums: Connect with other Plesk users for tips and advice.
• Video Tutorials: Visual guides to help you navigate Plesk features.

Support and Assistance

If you encounter any issues or have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team or consult the Plesk knowledge base!

Key Email Features in Plesk

1. Spam Filter Configuration: Set up and customize the spam filter settings to protect your inbox from unwanted emails.
2. Auto-Reply Setup: Enable auto-replies for your email accounts to inform senders when you are unavailable.
3. Email Deliverability Management: Optimize your email settings to improve deliverability and reduce the chances of being marked as spam.
4. Mailing Lists: Create and manage mailing lists to send bulk emails efficiently.
5. Email Forwarding: Set up email forwarding to direct incoming messages to another email account.

Best Practices for Email Management

To ensure effective email management, consider these best practices:

• Regularly review and update your spam filter settings.
• Use strong passwords for email accounts to enhance security.
• Monitor email deliverability metrics to identify and resolve issues.

Support and Resources

For further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or contact our support team for help with email features!

Steps to Manage FTP Accounts

1. Accessing FTP Settings: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'Websites & Domains' section.
2. Adding a New FTP Account: Click on 'FTP Access' and then select 'Add FTP Account.' Fill in the required details such as username and password.
3. Modifying an Existing FTP Account: Locate the FTP account you wish to modify and click on 'Edit.' Make the necessary changes and save.
4. Deleting an FTP Account: To delete an account, find the desired FTP account and select 'Remove.' Confirm the deletion.

Best Practices for FTP Management

To ensure secure and efficient FTP management, consider these tips:

• Use strong, unique passwords for each FTP account.
• Regularly review and remove inactive FTP accounts.
• Limit FTP access to only those who need it for security reasons.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or reach out to our support team for help with managing FTP accounts!

Steps to Back Up Your Site

1. Accessing Backup Settings: Log in to your Plesk account and go to the 'Websites & Domains' section.
2. Creating a Backup: Select your website and click on 'Backup Manager.' Choose 'Back Up' and configure the backup settings (e.g., include files, databases).
3. Scheduling Backups: You can set up automatic backups by selecting 'Schedule' in the Backup Manager.

Steps to Restore Your Site

1. Accessing Backup Manager: From the 'Websites & Domains' section, click on 'Backup Manager' for your site.
2. Selecting a Backup: Choose the backup you want to restore from the list of available backups.
3. Restoring the Backup: Click on 'Restore' and confirm the action. Your site will be restored to the selected backup state.

Best Practices for Backups

To ensure effective backup management, consider these best practices:

• Regularly back up your site, especially before making significant changes.
• Store backups in multiple locations for added security.
• Test your backups periodically to ensure they can be restored successfully.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or contact our support team for help with backing up and restoring your sites!

Steps to Generate a CSR

1. Accessing SSL/TLS Settings: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'Websites & Domains' section.
2. Generating CSR: Click on 'SSL/TLS Certificates' and then select 'Add SSL/TLS Certificate.' Fill in the required information, including your domain name and organization details.
3. Save the CSR: After generating the CSR, copy it and save it securely. You will need it to obtain your SSL certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA).

Steps to Install an SSL Certificate

1. Obtaining the SSL Certificate: After generating the CSR, submit it to your chosen CA to obtain the SSL certificate.
2. Installing the SSL Certificate: Once you receive the SSL certificate, go back to 'SSL/TLS Certificates' in Plesk and select 'Upload Certificate.' Upload the certificate files provided by the CA.
3. Assigning the SSL Certificate: After installation, go to 'Hosting Settings' for your domain and select the newly installed SSL certificate from the dropdown menu to enable HTTPS.

Best Practices for SSL Management

To ensure secure SSL management, consider these tips:

• Regularly check the expiration date of your SSL certificates and renew them in advance.
• Use strong and unique information when generating the CSR.
• Keep your SSL certificates and private keys secure to prevent unauthorized access.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or contact our support team for help with generating CSRs and installing SSL certificates!

Steps to Create a User

1. Accessing User Management: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'Users' section.
2. Adding a New User: Click on 'Add User' and fill in the necessary details such as username, email, and password.
3. Assigning Permissions: Choose the appropriate permissions for the new user based on their role (e.g., administrator, web developer).
4. Save the User: Click 'OK' to create the user account.

Steps to Manage Existing Users

1. Viewing Users: In the 'Users' section, you will see a list of all users associated with your Plesk account.
2. Editing User Details: Select the user you wish to modify and click 'Edit.' Update the necessary information or permissions.
3. Resetting Passwords: You can reset a user's password by selecting 'Change Password' in the user settings.

Steps to Remove a User

1. Selecting a User: In the 'Users' section, find the user you want to remove.
2. Deleting the User: Click on 'Remove' and confirm the deletion. Be cautious, as this action cannot be undone.

Best Practices for User Management

To ensure effective user management, consider these tips:

• Regularly review user accounts and permissions to ensure they are up to date.
• Implement strong password policies for all users.
• Limit user access based on their roles to enhance security.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or contact our support team for help with managing users!

Steps to Create a User Role

1. Accessing User Roles: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'User Roles' section.
2. Adding a New Role: Click on 'Add User Role' and enter a name and description for the role.
3. Assigning Permissions: Select the permissions you want to grant to this role. You can customize access to various features.
4. Save the Role: Click 'OK' to create the user role.

Steps to Manage Existing User Roles

1. Viewing Roles: In the 'User Roles' section, you will see a list of all user roles available in your Plesk account.
2. Editing Role Details: Select the role you wish to modify and click 'Edit.' Update the name, description, or permissions as needed.

Steps to Remove a User Role

1. Selecting a Role: In the 'User Roles' section, find the role you want to remove.
2. Deleting the Role: Click on 'Remove' and confirm the deletion. Be cautious, as this action cannot be undone.

Best Practices for User Role Management

To ensure effective user role management, consider these tips:

• Regularly review user roles and permissions to ensure they align with organizational needs.
• Implement the principle of least privilege, granting only necessary permissions.
• Document any changes made to user roles for accountability and auditing purposes.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or contact our support team for help with managing user roles!

Steps to Add Password Protection to a Directory

1. Accessing the Directory Settings: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'Websites & Domains' section.
2. Selecting the Directory: Choose the domain and locate the directory you want to protect.
3. Enabling Password Protection: Click on 'Password Protection' and toggle it on. Fill in the required fields, including the username and password.
4. Save Settings: Click 'OK' to apply the password protection to the selected directory.

Steps to Remove Password Protection from a Directory

1. Accessing the Directory Settings: Navigate to the 'Websites & Domains' section in your Plesk account.
2. Selecting the Protected Directory: Find the directory that currently has password protection enabled.
3. Disabling Password Protection: Click on 'Password Protection' and toggle it off.
4. Save Changes: Click 'OK' to remove the password protection from the directory.

Best Practices for Password Protection

To enhance security when using password protection, consider these tips:

• Use strong, unique passwords for each protected directory.
• Regularly update passwords and monitor access logs for any unauthorized attempts.
• Limit access to only those who need it to minimize exposure.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or contact our support team for help with password-protected directories!

Steps to Add a Scheduled Task

1. Accessing the Task Scheduler: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'Tools & Settings' section.
2. Selecting Scheduled Tasks: Click on 'Scheduled Tasks' under the 'General Settings' menu.
3. Adding a New Task: Click 'Add Task' and choose the type of task (e.g., run a command, fetch a URL, or execute a PHP script).
4. Configuring Task Details: Fill in the necessary details, including the command or URL, execution time, and frequency.
5. Save the Task: Click 'OK' to schedule the task.

Steps to Edit a Scheduled Task

1. Accessing Scheduled Tasks: Go to the 'Scheduled Tasks' section in your Plesk account.
2. Selecting the Task: Find the task you want to edit and click on it.
3. Modifying Task Details: Update the necessary information, such as the command, URL, or schedule.
4. Save Changes: Click 'OK' to apply the modifications.

Steps to Remove a Scheduled Task

1. Accessing Scheduled Tasks: Navigate to the 'Scheduled Tasks' section in your Plesk account.
2. Selecting the Task: Locate the task you wish to remove.
3. Deleting the Task: Click on 'Remove' and confirm the deletion.

Best Practices for Task Scheduling

To ensure effective scheduling, consider these tips:

• Regularly review scheduled tasks to ensure they are still relevant and necessary.
• Test tasks manually before scheduling to confirm they work as intended.
• Monitor task execution logs for any errors or issues.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or contact our support team for help with task scheduling!

Getting Started with the WordPress Toolkit

1. Accessing the Toolkit: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'WordPress' section from the dashboard.
2. Installing WordPress: Click on 'Install' to set up a new WordPress instance. Fill in the required details like domain and admin credentials.

Managing Your WordPress Installations

1. Updating WordPress: In the WordPress Toolkit, you can see all your installations. Click on 'Update' to keep your WordPress sites secure and up-to-date.
2. Managing Plugins and Themes: Easily install, update, or remove plugins and themes directly from the toolkit interface.
3. Cloning Sites: Use the cloning feature to create duplicates of your WordPress sites for testing or development purposes.

Security Features

1. Hardening WordPress: The toolkit provides options to enhance the security of your installations. Click on 'Hardening' to apply recommended settings.
2. Backup Options: Schedule regular backups of your WordPress sites to ensure data safety.

Best Practices for Using the WordPress Toolkit

To maximize the benefits of the WordPress Toolkit, consider these tips:

• Regularly check for updates to WordPress core, themes, and plugins.
• Utilize the security hardening features to protect your sites from vulnerabilities.
• Make use of the backup options to safeguard your content and settings.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or contact our support team for help with the WordPress Toolkit!

Steps to Generate a Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificate

1. Accessing the SSL/TLS Settings: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'Websites & Domains' section.
2. Selecting Your Domain: Click on the domain for which you want to generate the SSL certificate.
3. Choosing Let’s Encrypt: In the 'Security' section, click on 'Let’s Encrypt'.
4. Filling in Certificate Details: Enter your email address for renewal notifications and select any additional options.
5. Generate Certificate: Click 'Install' to create the SSL certificate for your domain.

Steps to Renew a Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificate

1. Accessing the SSL/TLS Settings: Go to the 'Websites & Domains' section in your Plesk account.
2. Selecting Your Domain: Click on the domain with the SSL certificate that needs renewal.
3. Choosing Let’s Encrypt: Click on 'Let’s Encrypt' in the 'Security' section.
4. Renew the Certificate: If the certificate is near expiration, you will see an option to renew it. Click 'Renew'.
5. Confirm Renewal: Follow any prompts to complete the renewal process.

Best Practices for SSL Management

To ensure proper SSL management, consider these tips:

• Regularly check the status of your SSL certificates to avoid expiration.
• Set up renewal notifications to stay informed about upcoming expirations.
• Test your site’s SSL configuration using online tools to ensure it’s secure.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or contact our support team for help with Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates!

Setting Up the Staging Environment

1. Accessing the Staging Tool: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'Websites & Domains' section.
2. Selecting Your Domain: Click on the domain for which you want to set up staging.
3. Choosing Staging: In the 'Staging' section, click on 'Set Up Staging'.
4. Configure Staging Settings: Follow the prompts to configure your staging environment settings.

Copying the Website

1. Selecting the Source: Choose the live website that you want to copy to the staging environment.
2. Initiating the Copy: Click on 'Copy to Staging' to begin the process.
3. Confirming the Copy: Wait for the process to complete and confirm that the website has been copied successfully.

Copying the Databases

1. Accessing Database Settings: In the staging environment, go to the 'Databases' section.
2. Selecting the Live Database: Choose the database associated with your live site.
3. Copying the Database: Click on 'Copy to Staging' to replicate the database in the staging environment.

Publishing the Site

1. Testing the Staging Site: Make any necessary changes and test your site thoroughly in the staging environment.
2. Publishing Changes: Once satisfied, go back to the 'Staging' section and click on 'Publish' to push changes to the live site.
3. Confirming the Publish: Ensure that the changes have been applied successfully on the live site.

Best Practices for Website Staging

To ensure effective website staging, consider these tips:

• Always back up your live site before publishing changes from staging.
• Test thoroughly in the staging environment to avoid issues on the live site.
• Keep your staging environment updated to reflect the live site accurately.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or contact our support team for help with website staging!

Backing Up Databases

1. Accessing the Database Section: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'Websites & Domains' section.
2. Selecting Your Domain: Click on the domain associated with the database you want to back up.
3. Choosing Databases: In the 'Databases' section, select the database you wish to back up.
4. Initiating the Backup: Click on 'Backup' and choose your backup options (e.g., backup name, format).
5. Completing the Backup: Click 'OK' to start the backup process. Wait for the confirmation that the backup has been completed successfully.

Restoring Databases

1. Accessing the Database Section: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'Websites & Domains' section.
2. Selecting Your Domain: Click on the domain associated with the database you want to restore.
3. Choosing Databases: In the 'Databases' section, select the database you wish to restore.
4. Initiating the Restore: Click on 'Restore' and select the backup file you want to restore from.
5. Completing the Restore: Click 'OK' to start the restoration process. Wait for the confirmation that the database has been restored successfully.

Best Practices for Database Backup and Restore

To ensure effective database management, consider these tips:

• Schedule regular backups to avoid data loss.
• Test your backups periodically to ensure they can be restored successfully.
• Keep your backup files secure and consider storing them in multiple locations.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or contact our support team for help with database backup and restoration!

Steps to Switch PHP Versions

1. Accessing the Websites & Domains Section: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'Websites & Domains' section.
2. Selecting Your Domain: Click on the domain for which you want to change the PHP version.
3. Choosing PHP Settings: In the 'Websites & Domains' section, click on 'PHP Settings'.
4. Selecting the PHP Version: From the 'PHP Version' dropdown menu, select the desired PHP version.
5. Applying the Changes: Click 'OK' or 'Apply' to save the changes. Wait for confirmation that the PHP version has been successfully switched.

Considerations When Switching PHP Versions

Before switching PHP versions, keep the following in mind:

• Check compatibility of your website and applications with the new PHP version.
• Test your website thoroughly after changing the PHP version to ensure everything functions correctly.
• Keep your PHP version updated for security and performance improvements.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or contact our support team for help with switching PHP versions!

Steps to Configure SSL Redirection

1. Accessing the Websites & Domains Section: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'Websites & Domains' section.
2. Selecting Your Domain: Click on the domain for which you want to enable SSL redirection.
3. Choosing Hosting Settings: Click on 'Hosting Settings'.
4. Enabling SSL Support: Ensure that the 'SSL/TLS Support' option is checked. If not, check it and save changes.
5. Configuring the Redirect: In the 'Additional Apache & Nginx Directives' section, add the following code:

RewriteEngine On
        RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
        RewriteRule ^ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

6. Applying the Changes: Click 'OK' or 'Apply' to save the changes. Wait for confirmation that the redirect has been successfully configured.

Testing the Configuration

After setting up the redirect, test it by entering your website's HTTP URL in a browser. It should automatically redirect to the HTTPS version.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or contact our support team for help with SSL redirection!

Setting Up Git in Plesk

1. Accessing the Websites & Domains Section: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'Websites & Domains' section.
2. Selecting Your Domain: Click on the domain where you want to set up Git.
3. Choosing Git: In the 'Websites & Domains' section, click on 'Git'.
4. Creating a New Repository: Click on 'Add Repository'. You can choose to create a new repository or clone an existing one from a remote source.
5. Configuring Repository Settings: Fill in the necessary details such as repository name, remote URL, and branch settings.
6. Saving the Repository: Click 'OK' or 'Apply' to create the repository.

Managing Your Git Repository

Once your repository is set up, you can:

• Push Changes: Use the interface to push your local changes to the remote repository.
• Pull Changes: Pull the latest changes from the remote repository to your local setup.
• View Commit History: Check the commit history for tracking changes and updates.

Best Practices for Using Git

To make the most of Git integration in Plesk, consider the following:

• Regularly commit changes to keep track of your progress.
• Use meaningful commit messages for better understanding of changes.
• Test your code locally before pushing to the remote repository.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or contact our support team for help with Git integration!

Steps to View Logs

1. Accessing the Websites & Domains Section: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'Websites & Domains' section.
2. Selecting Your Domain: Click on the domain for which you want to view logs.
3. Choosing Logs: Click on 'Logs' to access the log files associated with your domain.
4. Viewing Log Entries: You will see a list of log entries. Click on any entry to view its details.

Filtering Logs

To filter logs for easier navigation, follow these steps:

1. Using the Filter Options: At the top of the logs page, you will find filter options.
2. Selecting Criteria: Choose the criteria you wish to filter by, such as date range, log level, or specific events.
3. Applying Filters: Click 'Apply' to see the filtered results based on your selections.

Viewing Recent Data

To quickly access the most recent log data:

• Look for the 'Recent' tab or section on the logs page.
• Click on it to view the latest entries without any filtering.

Best Practices for Log Management

To effectively manage your logs, consider the following tips:

• Regularly review logs to monitor for unusual activity.
• Set up log retention policies to manage storage space.
• Export logs periodically for backup and analysis.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or contact our support team for help with viewing and filtering logs!

Steps to Remove Password Protection

1. Accessing the Websites & Domains Section: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'Websites & Domains' section.
2. Selecting Your Domain: Click on the domain for which you want to remove password protection.
3. Choosing the Statistics Page: Click on 'Statistics' to access the settings for the statistics page.
4. Modifying Authentication Settings: Look for the option related to password protection or authentication.
5. Disabling Password Protection: Uncheck or disable the option that requires authentication to view the statistics page.
6. Saving Changes: Click 'OK' or 'Apply' to save the changes.

Verifying Changes

To ensure that password protection has been successfully removed:

• Log out of your Plesk account.
• Navigate to the statistics page for your domain.
• Confirm that you can access the page without being prompted for a password.

Considerations

Before removing password protection, consider the following:

• Ensure that sensitive information is not exposed to unauthorized users.
• Consider using alternative security measures if needed.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or contact our support team for help with removing password protection!

Steps to Activate Cloudflare ServerShield

1. Accessing the Websites & Domains Section: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'Websites & Domains' section.
2. Selecting Your Domain: Click on the domain for which you want to activate Cloudflare ServerShield.
3. Choosing Cloudflare: Click on the 'Cloudflare' icon to access Cloudflare settings.
4. Activating Cloudflare: Toggle the switch to enable Cloudflare for your domain.
5. Configuring Settings: Adjust the Cloudflare settings according to your preferences, such as performance optimizations and security features.
6. Saving Changes: Click 'OK' or 'Apply' to save your Cloudflare settings.

Verifying Activation

To ensure that Cloudflare ServerShield is activated:

• Check the status in the Cloudflare settings page; it should indicate that Cloudflare is active.
• Visit your website and confirm that it is being served through Cloudflare.

Best Practices for Cloudflare Configuration

Consider the following best practices when configuring Cloudflare:

• Review the security settings to protect against DDoS attacks.
• Utilize caching options to improve site performance.
• Regularly monitor logs and analytics for unusual activity.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or the Cloudflare support center for help with activation and configuration!

Steps to Generate and Install a Self-Signed SSL Certificate

1. Accessing the Websites & Domains Section: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to the 'Websites & Domains' section.
2. Selecting Your Domain: Click on the domain for which you want to install the SSL certificate.
3. Choosing SSL/TLS Certificates: Click on 'SSL/TLS Certificates' to manage your certificates.
4. Generating a Self-Signed Certificate: Click on 'Add SSL/TLS Certificate' and fill in the required fields such as certificate name, organization, and location.
5. Completing the Certificate Generation: Click 'Request' to generate the self-signed certificate.
6. Installing the Certificate: After generation, select the newly created certificate and click 'Install' to apply it to your domain.

Verifying SSL Certificate Installation

To ensure that the self-signed SSL certificate is installed correctly:

• Visit your website using HTTPS (e.g., https://yourdomain.com).
• Check for any SSL warnings in the browser; self-signed certificates will typically show a warning.

Considerations

Keep in mind the following when using self-signed SSL certificates:

• Self-signed certificates are not trusted by browsers, which may lead to security warnings.
• They are suitable for testing and development but not recommended for production environments.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or consult your hosting provider for help with SSL certificate installation!

Steps to Create and Append SSH Keys

1. Generating SSH Keys: Open a terminal on your local machine and run the following command:

   ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 2048 -C "your_email@example.com"

   Follow the prompts to save the key pair (default location is usually fine).
2. Copying the Public Key: Use the following command to copy your public key to the clipboard:

   cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub

3. Accessing Plesk: Log in to your Plesk account and navigate to 'Websites & Domains'.
4. Choosing SSH Keys: Click on 'SSH Keys' or 'SSH Access' for your domain.
5. Appending the Public Key: Click on 'Add Key' and paste your public key into the provided field.
6. Saving the Key: Click 'OK' or 'Save' to append the key.

Verifying SSH Key Setup

To ensure that your SSH key setup is successful:

• Open a terminal and run the command:

  ssh username@yourdomain.com

  Replace "username" with your Plesk username and "yourdomain.com" with your domain.
• You should be able to log in without being prompted for a password.

Considerations

Keep in mind the following when using SSH keys:

• Always keep your private key secure and never share it.
• Regularly update your SSH keys for enhanced security.

Support and Resources

If you need further assistance, refer to the Plesk documentation or consult your hosting provider for help with SSH key management!