How do I upgrade / update Plesk?

You can easily install the necessary updates, control panel add-ons, and even upgrade your control panel to the latest available release using Parallels Plesk Panel Updater function within your Plesk control panel. To upgrade your Parallels Plesk Panel or update its components: Login to Plesk, go to Home -> Updates (in the Help & Support […]

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How do I install or update the license key for Plesk control panel?

Install a License Key Right after the installation, Plesk uses a trial license key. You can install a Plesk license key either by entering the activation code or by uploading the file from technical support. To install a license key using an activation code: Go to Tools & Settings > License Management > Plesk License Key and click Install […]

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Where can I find additional Plesk assistance?

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 There are many resources for Plesk. The documentation for all Plesk versions can be found here: Plesk Documentation Page Plesk documentation is sorted by version and operating system.   Additional Information can be found here: Plesk Knowledgebase Plesk Forum Plesk Troubleshooter Plesk operating System requirements If you require any […]

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How do I login to Parallels Plesk control panel?

To login to Plesk go to: https://your.ip.address.here:8443/ Login: adminPassword: Chosen during the initial setup process If you are logging into a freshly installed Plesk control panel, then you will need to use the default credentials: Login: adminPassword: setup During the initial configuration, you will be prompted to choose your own password. Useful Links: How to […]

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How do I reset the Parallels Plesk “admin” password?

In Windows: Log in as administrator via rdp Start > Run > C:\Program Files\SWsoft\Plesk\admin\bin\plesksrvclient.exe Be sure to include the quotes with this command Enter new password when prompted In Linux: cd /usr/local/psa/admin/bin/ bin]# export PSA_PASSWORD=’newpass’ where ‘newpass’ is newpassword that you want to reset to bin]# ./ch_admin_passwd —-> this will save the new password bin]# […]

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How do I view the Parallels Plesk “admin” password?

In Windows: Log in as administrator via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Click Start -> Run. Type “C:\Program Files\SWsoft\Plesk\admin\bin\plesksrvclient.exe -get” (without the quotes) and press enter (return). Be sure to include the quotes with this command In Linux: Log in as root via ssh cat /etc/psa/.psa.shadow

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How do I access the web mail area in Parallels Plesk?

You can read your mail and compose new messages from any computer with an Internet connection and Web browser installed, or a WAP-enabled cellular phone or any other web enabled computer. Open a Web browser (or a WAP browser, if you are working from a handheld device) and type in the following URL: http://webmail.your-domain.com where […]

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How do I add an email account in Parallels Plesk?

Go to the Mail section of your Plesk Control Panel and click Add New Mail Account. Your domain name is shown to the right of the @ sign, so you only need to specify the desired name for the mailbox. This can be, for example, your first name and last name separated by a dot, […]

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