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The Ultimate Guide to the Plesk Control Panel (2025)

Learn to manage your Windows or Linux server with our Plesk guide. Find tutorials on backups, security, email, databases, and more.

A popular choice for a diverse range of hosting providers and individual users, Plesk is a user-friendly graphical interface. Use it to manage your web hosting accounts, websites, and server settings. Unique for its versatility, Plesk supports both Linux and Windows servers.

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The following resources will guide you through the server management tasks available in the Plesk control panel.

  • Change Your Plesk Server Hostname

    Easily change your Plesk server hostname — then update it in your Liquid Web account and DNS records.

    Read more: Change Your Plesk Server Hostname
  • Creating cron jobs in Plesk

    Create Plesk cron jobs via Tools & Settings > Scheduled Tasks. Choose task type (command, PHP, URL), set schedule, and save. Automate tasks!

    Read more: Creating cron jobs in Plesk
  • Database Management in Plesk

    Plesk simplifies database administration, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced users.

    Read more: Database Management in Plesk
  • Email Management

    Plesk streamlines the entire email management process, ensuring reliable and secure communication for your websites and businesses.

    Read more: Email Management
  • Exploring Your New Windows Plesk Server

    With your new Plesk Fully-Managed Windows server and password in hand, explore its array of features and tools for optimal Windows hosting. Familiarizing yourself with these resources maximizes server utility for your business.

    Read more: Exploring Your New Windows Plesk Server
  • File Management in Plesk

    Plesk’s file management capabilities give you control over your website’s content, ensuring that you can maintain your online presence effectively.

    Read more: File Management in Plesk
  • Getting Started with Plesk

    Plesk streamlines web hosting tasks, making it user-friendly for site creation, FTP, databases, and email management.It also has many of the more in-depth features of IIS implemented in the Control Panel for ease of use and access. These include, SSL Setup, ASP/PHP Settings, etc. Plesk also provides integration with many of the most commonly used…

    Read more: Getting Started with Plesk
  • Installing Applications in Plesk

    Build your site from scratch or leverage existing applications. Plesk simplifies package installations, like WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla, streamlining the process. No need to download and install manually; use Plesk for a quicker setup.

    Read more: Installing Applications in Plesk
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