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12 Best Practices for Managing DNS Records in Plesk

Best Practices for Managing DNS Records in Plesk 1. Understand DNS Basics: Familiarize...

Complete Migration Guide For Moving WHMCS To A New Server

This comprehensive guide walks you through the process of safely migrating your WHMCS...

Comprehensive Guide to Managing DNS Records for Plesk Domains

Overview This article details the steps to manage, edit, and modify DNS records for a domain...

Fixing "ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS" and Login Issues in Plesk

If you're encountering "The page isn't redirecting properly" or "ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS" errors...

Fixing FTP Connection Error: “Insecure Server, Does Not Support FTP Over TLS”

If you're unable to connect to your Plesk server via FTP and see an error indicating an...

How Plesk Works with ModSecurity, Fail2Ban, and Imunify360 Security Tools

Table of Contents Overview Compatibility Matrix Recommended Setups ModSecurity + Fail2Ban...

How To Add a Scheduled Task in Plesk Using Crontab Syntax

Disclaimer: Always test changes in a safe environment and consult the latest documentation for...

How To Change Hostname and SMTP Banner in Postfix on Plesk

In this tutorial, I'll guide you through the steps to change the hostname and SMTP banner in...

How To Change Plesk Administrator Login Username From Admin

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to change the main Administrator username in Plesk. Since...

How To Change Plesk Backup Location Tutorial For Sys Admins

In this tutorial, I'll guide you through the steps to change the default backup location for...

How To Check Your Plesk Server for Issues Before Upgrading

In this guide, I'll walk you through how to check your Plesk server for potential issues before...

How To Configure Spam Filtering for Mailboxes in Plesk

Looking to set up your Plesk server to automatically move spam messages to a Spam folder for...

How To Connect to Your Server via SSH

The steps outlined in this guide can be used to successfully connect to your server via SSH or...

How To Create Multiple Mailboxes in Plesk Using a Script

Setting up multiple mailboxes manually can be time-consuming. This guide will walk you through...

How To Create phpinfo FIle in WebHostingM cPanel and Plesk

The phpinfo function is a commonly used PHP function that displays detailed information about...

How To Disable OpCache in cPanel & Plesk When Using WHMCS

Before proceeding with OpCache configuration: Test these steps in a non-production WHMCS...

How To Disable the wp-cron Scheduled Task in Plesk

Plesk is an intuitive web hosting platform that helps you manage your websites, applications,...

How To Enable Mandatory Two-Factor Authentication On A Plesk Server & Enhance Security

⚠️ Important: Before implementing these changes, always test them in a non-production...

How To Enable Or Disable OpCache for Specific Domains in Plesk

How To Enable/Disable OpCache for Specific Domains in Plesk Access Plesk Control Panel...

How To Enable the SOAP PHP Extension in Plesk

The SOAP PHP extension is crucial for web services that rely on the Simple Object Access...

How To Ensure Let's Encrypt Cron Task is Active in Plesk

Plesk is a comprehensive web hosting platform designed to simplify the management of websites,...

How To Ensure Your Cron Service is Running on Plesk

Plesk is a powerful web hosting platform that simplifies the management of websites,...

How To Fix "View the phpinfo Page" Error in Plesk

This guide addresses a common issue where attempting to view the phpinfo() page in Plesk...

How To Fix 500 Error: open_basedir Restriction on Your WordPress Site

If your WordPress site is showing a 500 Internal Server Error with an "open_basedir restriction...

How To Fix ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED for Websites on Plesk After Update

If your websites hosted on Plesk are down after a server update or reboot, and you're...

How To Fix FTP Configuration Missing Issue on Plesk

If you're having trouble connecting to your Plesk server via FTP, you're not alone. This guide...

How To Fix PHP Session File Auto-Cleaning in Plesk

If PHP session files are not auto-cleaned on your Plesk server, they can accumulate, leading to...

How To Fix SMTP Connection Errors with PHPMailer in Plesk

If your PHPMailer script or any CMS (like Joomla) using PHPMailer is unable to send messages on...

How To Fix This Page Isn't Working Errors in cPanel & Plesk

If you visit a website or use the curl command to check the status of a website and get back...

How To Fix WordPress Error Missing MySQL Extension in Plesk

If your WordPress site shows the error Your PHP installation appears to be missing the MySQL...

How To Fix phpinfo Showing Wrong Version In CloudLinux Plesk Servers

Using Plesk with CloudLinux, CageFS, and PHP Selector and notice that your phpinfo() page...

How To Fix “Permission Denied” Error When Editing Files in FileZilla

If you're receiving a “Permission Denied” error in FileZilla while trying to edit files with an...

How To Grant Plesk Support Access to a Plesk Server

To allow Plesk Support to access your server for troubleshooting, follow the steps below to...

How To Guide to Managing DNS Records for Plesk Domains

Overview This article details the steps to manage, edit, and modify DNS records for a domain...

How To Install WHMCS Billing System with Linux Plesk Control Panel

Reading time: 12 minutes This is a comprehensive guide for installing WHMCS on Linux servers...

How To Locate and Edit PHP Configuration Files in Plesk

Disclaimer: Always test changes in a safe environment before applying them to your live server....

How To Manage ModSecurity via Plesk CLI

What is ModSecurity? ModSecurity is an open-source web application firewall (WAF) designed to...

How To Monitor System Resource Usage with atop on a Linux Server

Monitoring system resources over time helps ensure your cPanel and/or Plesk server runs...

How To Resolve Connection Errors When Adding a New Server to Plesk 360

If you're encountering connection errors while attempting to add a new Plesk server to Plesk...

How To Resolve phpinfo Not Showing Updated PHP Settings in Plesk

If your custom PHP settings (e.g., memory_limit) aren't appearing on the phpinfo() page for a...

How To Secure Your Plesk Server Guide For Plesk Admins

Important Disclaimer: Always test these security measures in a non-production environment...

How To Use Plesk Mass Password Reset Script To Reset Passwords

As a Plesk administrator, you can use the Mass Password Reset script to reset passwords across...

How To Use SCP For cPanel Login & cPanel File Management

SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) is a secure method for transferring files between local and remote...

How to Add or Modify DNS Records Using CLI in Plesk for Linux

Pre-requirements Root or sudo access to the Linux server via SSH. Plesk installed on the...

How to Add or Modify NS Records in Plesk: A Step-by-Step Guide

Overview This article provides detailed instructions on how to add or modify NS (Name...

How to Apply Server-Wide DNS Template After Domain Migration or Upgrade in Plesk

Pre-requirements Administrator access to the Plesk control panel (Linux or Windows). For...

How to Change Your Linux Plesk Server Hostname

  This tutorial will guide you toward setting up a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) as...

How to Configure Custom SSL Certificates for Plesk Interface

How to Configure Custom SSL Certificates for Plesk Interface Before proceeding with custom...

How to Configure DNS Settings in Plesk or Your Domain Registrar

Purpose Learn how to manage DNS settings for your domain via Plesk or through your domain...

How to Configure Host Mail and SPF Records in Plesk When DNS Is Externally Hosted

Pre-requirements Administrator access to Plesk control panel. Access to your external DNS...

How to Configure MTA-STS For Domain(s) In cPanel or Plesk

Pre-requirements Access to either your cPanel, Plesk, or Google Cloud DNS environment or...

How to Configure SFTP Access for cPanel Hosting

The guide below is designed to help you configure your SFTP client for secure file transfers with...

How to Configure Unified Name Servers for All Domains in Plesk

Overview This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to use a single set of name...

How to Create a Domain, Issue Let's Encrypt, and Configure DANE with TLSA Records in Plesk

Pre-requirements Administrator access to the Plesk control panel. Root or sudo access to...

How to Create an Email Account in Plesk

In this article, we'll cover three methods to create an email account in Plesk: via the Plesk...

How to Delete DNS Records in Plesk (Linux & Windows)

Pre-requirements Administrator access to the Plesk control panel (Linux or Windows). For...

How to Disable OpCache Tutorial For WebHostingM Customers & Resellers

OpCache is a PHP extension that optimizes script execution by caching precompiled bytecode in...

How to Disable OpCache When Using WHMCS Billing System

Are you a website owner on a Linux server with OpCache installed, or using WHMCS as one of...

How to Enable, Configure and Manage DNS Settings in Plesk

Pre-requirements Administrator access to Plesk control panel. DNS server component...

How to Fix "554 No SMTP Service" and "Invalid DNS PTR Resource Record" Errors in Plesk

Pre-requirements Administrator access to your Plesk server. Access to your domain’s DNS...

How to Fix "Cannot Delete the Last NS DNS Record" Error in Plesk

Pre-requirements Access to the Plesk control panel as an administrator. The domain DNS...

How to Fix FTP Connection Timeout in Plesk with Cloudflare DNS

Pre-requirements Plesk Obsidian running on a Linux-based operating system. Access to the...

How to Fix Plesk DNS Record Timeout and "rndc: connect failed" Error

Pre-requirements Access to the Plesk control panel as an administrator. Ability to enable...

How to Import and Export DNS Zones in Plesk

Pre-requirements Plesk Obsidian installed on your server. Administrator access to the Plesk...

How to Install & Configure WHMCS on Linux Server with Plesk Control Panel

WHMCS (Web Host Manager Complete Solution) is an all-in-one client management, billing, and...

How to Recover or Reset Your Plesk User Account Password

Prerequisites Access to the email address associated with your Plesk account. For Plesk...

How to Reduce High CPU Usage for "sa-learn" and "spamtrain" Processes in Plesk

If you're experiencing high CPU usage on your Plesk server due to the "sa-learn" or "spamtrain"...

How to Resolve "Incorrect DNS Record Parameter Values" Error When Adding PTR Records in Plesk

Pre-requirements Administrator access to Plesk control panel. Basic understanding of DNS...

How to Resolve DNS Errors When Securing a Domain or Alias with Let's Encrypt in Plesk

Pre-requirements Administrator access to the Plesk control panel. Basic knowledge of DNS...

How to Resolve Missing Transfer DNS Button in Plesk

Overview This article addresses the issue of the missing Transfer DNS button in the Transfer...

How to Resolve Websites Not Accessible in Plesk Due to Stopped DNS Server

Pre-requirements Administrator access to Plesk control panel. Basic knowledge of DNS...

How to Restore Your Customer Backups as WebHostingM Plesk Reseller

In cases of data corruption or accidental deletion, restoring a backup in Plesk allows you to...

How to Restore a Plesk Server on a New Linux Server

If you need to restore a Plesk server on a new Linux machine, follow this guide for a...

How to Schedule Automated Backups in Plesk

Automating backups is crucial for data safety and business continuity. Plesk’s Scheduled Backup...

How to Secure Your Plesk Interface with SSL Certificates

Before proceeding with SSL configuration: Test these steps in a non-production...

How to Securely Log In to Plesk Using All Access Methods

Prerequisites A Plesk account with valid credentials. Server hostname or IP address. SSH...

How to Set Up a Cron Job in Plesk Control Panel

Plesk is a robust web hosting control panel that simplifies the management of websites,...

How to Transfer Your Domain to WebHostingM - Domain Transfer Checklist

Pre-requirements Ensure that your domain is eligible for transfer (check expiration and lock...

How to Upload Files or Folders via Plesk File Manager

How to Upload Files or Folders via Plesk File Manager Uploading files and directories directly...

Learn How To Install WHMCS with Plesk Control Panel

This WHMCS tutorial is written to guide you through the process of preparing for your WHMCS...

Mastering SFTP Connections For Linux, macOS, and Windows Users

Introduction Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is an essential tool for securely transferring...

Plesk Backup Restoration Guide for Resellers

Important Disclaimer: Always test these restoration procedures in a non-production environment...

Plesk Firewall Ports to Open on a Linux Server

Plesk Firewall Ports to Open on a Linux Server If you're managing a Plesk server, configuring...

Resolving DNS Record Conflicts & IP Address Removal Issues in Plesk

Overview This article provides a comprehensive guide to troubleshooting and resolving the...

Restrict Remote Access via Plesk API for Enhanced Security

Restrict Remote Access via Plesk API for Enhanced Security Disclaimer: Always test these steps...

Understanding Reverse DNS (rDNS) and Resolving Invalid Hostname Warnings in Plesk

Pre-requirements Basic knowledge of DNS and email server configurations. Administrator...

Understanding the Plesk Daily Maintenance Script and Tasks

The Plesk Daily Maintenance script automates crucial maintenance tasks for your Plesk server,...

Why Do I See the Plesk Default Page on My Domain?

If you're seeing the Plesk default page on a website you own or want to purchase, you might...