Administrator's Guide
  • After Upgrading to Plesk Onyx
  • About Plesk
    • Logging in to Plesk for the first time
    • The Plesk GUI
    • Customizing Power User View
  • Web Servers
    • Apache and nginx Web Servers (Linux)
      • Apache with nginx
      • Adjusting Apache Settings for Virtual Hosts
      • Adjusting nginx Settings for Virtual Hosts
      • Enabling nginx caching
      • Optimizing Apache Web Server
      • HTTP/2 Support in Plesk
      • Apache and Nginx Configuration Files
    • IIS Web Server (Windows)
      • Adjusting IIS Settings for Websites
      • IIS Application Pool
      • Tracing Failed Requests
      • IIS Dynamic Compression Support
  • Web Hosting
    • Website Directory Structure
      • Defining a Custom Document Root
      • Defining a Custom Virtual Host Template
      • Virtual Host Structure (Linux)
      • Virtual Host Structure (Windows)
    • Website Preview
    • PHP Management
      • Installing PHP
      • Configuring PHP Handlers
      • PHP Extensions and Settings
      • PHP Handler Types
      • Adding Custom PHP Versions (Linux)
      • Running PHP Scripts from the Command Line
      • Customizing PHP Parameters
    • Configuring ASP.NET (Windows)
  • Mail
    • Configuring Server-Wide Mail Settings
    • Using Plesk Without the Mail Server
    • Removing Mail Functionality from the Customer Panel
    • Using Other Mail Server Software
    • Antispam Tools
      • SpamAssassin Spam Filter
      • DKIM, SPF, and DMARC Protection
      • DNS Blackhole Lists
      • Server-wide Black and White Lists
      • Greylisting (Linux)
    • Protection from Outbound Spam
      • Custom Limits
      • How Limits Work
      • Notifications About Attempts to Exceed Limits
      • Statistics and Reports
    • Protection from Mail Interception
    • Antivirus Software
    • Webmail Software
    • Mailing Lists
    • Mail Queue (Linux)
    • Mass Email Notifications
    • Automatic Email Notifications
    • Remote SmarterMail Support (Windows)
  • DNS
    • DNS Template
    • DNS Zones for Subdomains
    • Configuring the Recursive DNS
    • Restricting DNS Zones Transfer
    • Restricting Users’ Access to Other Users’ DNS Zones
    • Using BIND Instead of Microsoft DNS (Windows)
    • Switching Off the DNS Service
    • Using External DNS Servers
    • Slave DNS Server
    • Providing Redundant DNS Servers
    • Plesk Without a DNS Server
    • Using DNSSEC (Linux)
  • Database Servers
    • Adding and Removing Database Servers
    • Configuring Backup Settings for Remote SQL Servers
    • Changing Database Administrator’s Credentials
    • Database User Roles and Permissions
    • Database Hosting Preferences
    • Database Management Tools
    • Connecting to External Databases (Windows)
    • Moving Databases to Another Subscription
    • Remote Access to Databases
    • Disabling Microsoft SQL Server Database Dumps Upload
  • Server Administration
    • IP Addresses Management
    • Scheduling Tasks
      • Scheduled Tasks Shell Setting
    • Server Settings
    • System Services
    • System Date and Time
    • Protection Against Brute Force Attacks (Fail2Ban)
      • Fail2Ban Jails Management
    • Web Application Firewall (ModSecurity)
      • Atomic ModSecurity Rule Sets
    • Web Applications
      • How Apps Become Available to Your Customers
      • Application Vault
    • Session Preferences
    • (Plesk for Linux) Configuring Passive FTP Mode
    • Remote Access (Windows)
    • Additional Administrator Accounts
    • Dist-Upgrade Support
    • Event Handlers
    • Event Parameters Passed by Event Handlers
    • Mail account created
    • Mail account updated
    • Mail account deleted
    • Mailing list created
    • Mailing list updated
    • Mailing list deleted
    • Physical hosting created
    • Physical hosting updated
    • Physical hosting deleted
    • Standard or frame forwarding hosting created
    • Standard or frame forwarding hosting updated
    • Standard or frame forwarding hosting deleted
    • Web user account created
    • Web user account updated
    • Web user account deleted
    • Web application installed
    • Web application reconfigured
    • Web application uninstalled
    • Web application upgraded
    • WordPress installed
    • WordPress registered
    • WordPress uninstalled
    • License key updated
    • License key expired
    • Database server created
    • Database server updated
    • Database server deleted
    • Database created
    • Database deleted
    • Database user account created
    • Database user account settings updated
    • Database user account deleted
    • Database disk quota events (Windows only)
    • Plesk component updated or added
    • Reseller plan created
    • Reseller plan updated
    • Reseller plan deleted
    • Service plan of reseller created
    • Service plan of reseller updated
    • Service plan of reseller deleted
    • Service plan of administrator created
    • Service plan of administrator updated
    • Service plan of administrator deleted
    • Service plan of subscription changed
    • Additional FTP account created
    • Additional FTP account updated
    • Additional FTP account deleted
    • Server health status changed
    • Domain created
    • Domain updated
    • Domain deleted
    • Domain status updated
    • Domain DNS zone updated
    • Domain GUID updated
    • Subdomain created
    • Subdomain updated
    • Subdomain deleted
    • Domain alias created
    • Domain alias updated
    • Domain alias deleted
    • DNS zone of a domain alias updated
    • DNS zone of a subdomain under the default domain was updated
    • DNS zone of a subdomain updated
    • Update available
    • Update installed
    • Extension status updated
    • Extension installed
    • Extension uninstalled
    • Extension upgraded
    • System Updates (Plesk for Linux only)
    • Watchdog (System Monitoring) Component
      • Configuring Watchdog Settings
      • Monitoring System Services
      • Monitoring Disk Usage
      • Scanning Server for Malware
      • Viewing CPU and RAM Usage Statistics
      • Troubleshooting
  • Plesk Administration
    • Plesk Licensing
      • Plesk Onyx Licensing
      • Installing a Plesk License Key
      • Installing Additional License Keys for Plesk Add-ons
      • Upgrading Your License Key
      • Rolling Back to Your Previously Used License Key
    • Securing Plesk
      • Restricting Administrative Access
      • Restricting Remote Access via Plesk API
      • Setting Up the Password Strength Policy
      • Enhanced Security Mode
      • Using Secure FTP
      • Custom Handlers Policy
      • SSL/TLS and Shared IP Addresses
      • Securing Plesk and the Mail Server With SSL/TLS Certificates
      • (Plesk for Windows) Configuring Centralized SSL Certificate Support in Plesk
      • Protecting Against Clickjacking
      • Protecting Against Open Redirect
      • PCI DSS Compliance
        • Tune Plesk to Meet PCI DSS on Linux
        • Tune Plesk to Meet PCI DSS on Windows
    • Ports Used by Plesk
    • Running Plesk Behind a Router with NAT
    • Configuring Port Range for Passive FTP Mode (Windows)
    • Changing Your Password and Contact Information
    • Plesk Components
      • Adding and Removing Plesk Components
    • Cgroups Manager (Linux)
    • Managing Plesk from Mobile Devices
    • Plesk Inside Virtuozzo Containers
    • Subscribing to Plesk Newsletters
    • Plesk Technical Reports
    • Repair Kit
    • Plesk Repair Utility
      • Plesk Repair Utility: All
      • Plesk Repair Utility: Mail
      • Plesk Repair Utility: Web
      • Plesk Repair Utility: DNS
      • Plesk Repair Utility: FTP
      • Plesk Repair Utility: File System
      • Plesk Repair Utility: Plesk Database
      • Plesk Repair Utility: MySQL
      • Plesk Repair Utility: Microsoft SQL Server
      • Plesk Repair Utility: Installation
    • Managing ICP Permits
    • The Plesk Firewall (Linux)
    • The Plesk Firewall (Windows)
    • Using Docker
    • Using Node.js
    • Panel.ini Configuration File
    • Managing Let’s Encrypt Settings
  • Customizing the Plesk Interface
    • Appearance and Branding
      • Interface Preferences
      • Administrator’s Interface Language
      • Setting Up Supported Languages
      • Adding and Removing Custom Buttons
      • Branding and Themes
    • Using Custom Themes
      • Obtaining a Theme Package from Plesk
      • Modifying the Files
      • Installing Themes to Plesk
      • Removing Themes from Plesk
      • Changing Color Schemes
    • Hiding and Changing Plesk GUI Elements
      • Domain Registration and Management Services
        • Location of Domain Registration and Domain Management Buttons
        • Changing Domain Name Registrar’s URLs
        • Hiding Domain Registration and Domain Management Buttons
      • SSL/TLS Certificates Selling Services
        • Locations of Links for Purchasing and Viewing SSL/TLS Certificates
        • Changing SSL/TLS Certificate Seller’s URLs
        • Hiding Buttons for Viewing and Purchasing SSL/TLS Certificates
      • Link to Provider’s Website
        • Location of the Link to Provider’s Website
        • Changing the URL of the View Services Button
        • Hiding the View Services Button
      • Presence Builder Buttons
        • Location of the Presence Builder Buttons
        • Hiding the Presence Builder Buttons
      • Mail Service Controls
        • Location of the Mail Service Controls
        • Hiding the Mail Service Controls
        • Displaying the Mail Service Controls
      • Promos
        • Location of Promos
        • Creating a Promo
        • Hiding Plesk Promos
      • Link to Online Support Service
        • Creating Link to Support Form on Your Site
        • Creating Link to Compose Email Message
      • The Facebook Like Button
        • Location of the Like Button
        • Hiding the Like Button
      • The Twitter Follow Button
        • Location of the Follow Button
        • Hiding the Follow Button
      • Product Rating Widget
        • Location of the Widget
        • Hiding the Widget
      • RSS Feeds
      • Voting for New Features
  • Plesk Updates and Upgrades
    • Plesk Updates
    • Plesk Upgrades
    • Changing the Updates/Upgrades Source
    • Reporting Upgrade Problems
  • Plesk Extensions
    • Extensions Catalog
    • Plesk Extensions
    • Reselling Extensions
    • Let’s Encrypt
    • Social Login
  • Statistics and Monitoring
    • Action Logs
      • Setting Up Action Logging
      • Downloading the Action Log
      • Clearing the Action Log
    • Viewing Statistics
      • Automating Report Generation and Delivery by Email
      • Viewing Virus and Spam Protection Statistics (Windows)
      • About Disk Space Usage Calculation
    • Server Health Monitor
      • Installing Health Monitor
      • Tracking Server Health
      • Accuracy of Health Monitor Values
      • Configuring Alarms, Trends, and Email Notifications
      • Updating Health Parameters After Hardware Change
    • Monitoring Connections to Plesk
  • Backing Up and Restoration
    • Global Backup Settings
    • Configuring Remote Storage
    • Backing Up the Entire Server
    • Backing Up Individual Accounts and Sites
    • Scheduling Backups
    • Incremental Backup
    • Backup Logs
    • Restoring Data from Backup Archives
    • Downloading Backup Files from Server
    • Uploading Backup Files to Server
    • Removing Backup Files from Server
  • File Sharing
    • File Sharing Settings
    • Accessing and Working with Files
      • Connecting to Web Folders on Microsoft Windows Systems
      • Connecting to Web Folders on Linux Systems
      • Connecting to Web Folders on Mac OS
  • Customers and Resellers
    • Hosting Plans and Subscriptions
      • Relationship Between Plans and Subscriptions
      • Setting Up Hosting Plans
        • Specify Plan Properties
        • Offer Additional Services
      • Setting Up Add-on Plans
      • Subscribing Customers to Plans
      • Managing Customers
      • Managing Subscriptions
      • Serving Non-Technical Customers
    • Reseller Plans
      • Setting Up Reseller Plans
      • Subscribing Resellers to Plans
      • Converting Resellers into Customers
      • Helping Resellers Manage Their Subscriptions
    • Quick Navigation Among Plesk Objects
  • Website Management
    • Quick Start with Plesk
      • Set Up Your First Website
        • 1. Create Your Site
          • Presence Builder
          • Content Management Systems
          • Uploading Content
            • Uploading Content Using FTP
            • Uploading Content with File Manager
        • 2. Preview Your Site
        • 3. Submit Your Sites to Search Engines
      • Set Up Mail Accounts
        • 1. Create Mail Account
        • 2. Access Your Mailbox
          • Access from Webmail
          • Access from Microsoft Office Outlook 2010
          • Access from Microsoft Outlook Express
          • Access from Mozilla Thunderbird
          • Access from Apple Mail
          • Access from iPhone
          • Access from Android
      • View Site Visit Statistics
    • Customer Account Administration
      • Changing Your Password and Contact Information
      • Viewing Subscription Summary
        • Allocated and Consumed Resources
        • Hosting Features Available for Your Websites
        • Permissions Available for Your Website
      • Viewing Statistics
      • Log Files
      • Managing Additional User Accounts
        • Additional User Accounts
        • Creating Custom Buttons
    • Websites and Domains
      • Domains and DNS
        • Adding and Removing Domains
        • Adding Subdomains
        • Adding Domain Aliases
        • Adding Wildcard Subdomains (Linux)
        • Adding a Domain Forwarder
        • Configuring DNS for a Domain
          • Plesk as a Master DNS Server
          • Managing DNS records
          • Applying DNS Template Changes (Plesk for Linux only)
          • Plesk as a Slave DNS Server
          • Registrar’s DNS Settings in Plesk
          • Additional Operations on Domains
          • Configuring DNS via Domain Connect
          • Putting a Website Online via Domain Connect
          • Adding additional third-party services
        • Configuring DNSSEC for a Domain
      • Hosting Settings
        • General Settings
          • Hosting Types
          • Standard Forwarding
          • Frame Forwarding
          • Website Status
          • Suspended Sites
          • Disabled Sites
          • Active sites
        • Web Scripting Settings
          • PHP Settings
          • Choosing the PHP version
          • Choosing the handler type
          • Configuring additional settings
          • Enabling PHP Acceleration
          • Viewing the PHP settings
          • Inheriting PHP settings
          • PHP Handler Types
          • ASP.NET Settings (Windows)
        • Web Server Settings
          • Apache and Nginx Settings
          • Known limitations
          • Serve all static content via nginx
          • Serve only files with specific extensions via nginx
          • Serve all static and dynamic content via Apache
          • IIS Web Server Settings
          • Common Settings
          • Directory Security Settings
          • Access Restriction Settings
          • The Default Value of Server Settings
      • Website Content
        • Presence Builder
        • Content Management Systems
        • Uploading Content Using FTP
        • Uploading Content with File Manager
        • Setting File and Directory Access Permissions
        • Deploying Content Using Git
      • Restricting Access to Content
      • Site Descriptions
      • Previewing Websites
      • Web Applications
      • Extended Website Management
        • Working with a Staging Site
        • Setting Up Custom Error Pages
          • Setting Up Custom Error Pages on Windows Servers
          • Setting Up Custom Error Pages on Linux Servers
        • Hosting Personal Web Pages Under Your Domains
        • Limiting Bandwidth and Number of Connections to Websites
        • Using Virtual Directories (Windows)
          • Creating Virtual Directories
          • Configuring ASP.NET for Virtual Directories
          • Configuring PHP for Virtual Directories
          • Setting Up Access to Virtual Directories
          • Changing Virtual Directory Settings
          • Adding and Removing MIME Types
        • Setting Up IIS Application Pool (Windows)
        • Web Publishing with Web Deploy (Windows)
      • (Advanced) Website Security
        • Securing Connections with SSL/TLS Certificates
          • Protecting Your Website With an SSL/TLS Certificate
          • Protecting Your Website With a Self-Signed SSL/TLS Certificate
          • Purchasing an SSL/TLS Certificate From a Certificate Authority
          • Purchasing an SSL/TLS Certificate via Plesk
          • Getting Free SSL/TLS Certificate from Let’s Encrypt
          • Getting Free Wildcard SSL/TLS Certificates from Let’s Encrypt
          • Protecting Webmail with an SSL/TLS Certificate
        • Protecting Sites from Hotlinking (Windows)
    • WordPress Toolkit
    • Git Support
      • Using a Local Repository
      • Using remote Git hosting
    • Ruby Support (Linux)
      • Manage Ruby Applications
      • Manage Ruby Versions via CLI
      • Run Rake tasks
    • Node.js Support
    • Creating Sites with Presence Builder
      • Getting Familiar With Presence Builder
      • Creating a Website
      • Importing Sites from SiteBuilder 4.5
      • Editing Websites
        • Structure: Pages and Navigation
          • Adding and Removing Pages
          • Adding and Removing Navigation Links
        • Design: Design Templates, Layout, Styles, Color Scheme, and Header
          • Selecting a Website Design Template
          • Selecting and Applying a Design Template
          • Preparing a Custom Design Template
          • Importing and Applying a Custom Design Template
          • Changing Your Website Layout
          • Selecting Website Colors, Background Images, Fonts, and Styles for Borders and Corners
          • Changing the Website Header Elements
        • Content: Text, Tables, Images, Video, Forms, and Scripts
          • Text, Tables, Hyperlinks, Flash Files, and Images
            • Hyperlinks, Links to Email Addresses, and Anchors
          • Image Gallery
          • Image Slider
          • Embedded Video
          • Contact Form
          • Blog
          • Commenting
          • Documents and Other Downloadable Files
          • Buttons for Sharing on Social Networks
          • Site Search
          • Online Store
          • Map
          • (Advanced) Custom Scripts
          • Advertisements
          • Twitter Feed
          • Amazon aStore
        • Multi-Language Websites
        • Settings and Tools for Webmasters
      • Saving and Loading Copies of a Website
      • Optimizing Sites for Mobile Devices
      • Publishing a Website to the Internet
      • Publishing a Website Copy to Facebook
      • Viewing Site Visits Statistics, Comments, and New Orders on the Dashboard
      • Deleting Websites
    • FTP Access to Your Websites
      • Changing FTP Access Credentials
      • Adding FTP Accounts
      • Setting Up Anonymous FTP Access
    • Mail Settings
      • Mail Settings of Domains
      • Adding Mail Accounts
      • Mail Account Settings
        • Changing Mail Account Password
        • Setting Up Mail Forwarding
        • Creating Mail Aliases
        • Setting Up Auto-Reply
        • Protecting from Spam
        • Protecting from Viruses
        • Additional Services
      • Limiting Outgoing Mail
      • Using Mailing Lists (Windows)
    • Scheduling Tasks
    • Website Databases
      • Creating Databases
      • Accessing Databases
      • Viewing Connection Information
      • Copying Databases
      • Backing Up and Restoring Databases
      • Exporting and Importing Database Dumps
      • Managing Database User Accounts
      • Setting Up Custom Access Rules
      • Checking and Repairing Databases
      • Moving a Database to Another Subscription
      • Accessing Databases with ODBC (Windows)
    • Backing Up and Recovering Websites
      • Backing Up Data
        • Backing Up the Account and Websites
        • Using Database Backup Storage (Windows)
        • Scheduling Backups
      • Managing Backup Files
        • Uploading, Downloading, and Removing Backups
        • Downloading Database Backup Files (Windows)
      • Restoring Data
        • Restoring Backups
        • Post-Restoration Database Repair (Windows)
  • Appendix A: Properties of Hosting Plans and Subscriptions
    • Visibility of Hosting Features in the Customer Panel
    • Resources
    • RAM, CPU, Disk I/O Management (Linux)
    • Permissions
    • Hosting Parameters
      • PHP Settings
    • Web Server (Apache)
    • Mail
    • DNS
    • Performance
    • Logs and Statistics
    • Applications
    • Additional Services
  • Appendix B: Properties of Reseller Plans and Subscriptions
    • Resources
    • Permissions
    • IP Addresses
    • Applications
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