Adding a New Domain in Plesk Panel
Step 1: Log in to Plesk
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Open your web browser and navigate to the Plesk control panel URL (e.g., https://IP:8443).
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Log in using your administrator credentials.
Step 2: Navigate to the Domains Section
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In the Plesk dashboard, locate and click on the “Domains” or “Websites & Domains” tab. This may vary based on your Plesk version.
Step 3: Add a New Domain
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Click the “Add Domain” or “Add Domain/Subdomain” button.
Step 4: Enter Domain Information
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Domain Name:
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Enter the new domain name (e.g., example.com).
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Hosting Type:
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Choose the hosting type. If you want to host a website, select “Website hosting.”
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Hosting Settings:
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Configure web hosting parameters such as document root, preferred PHP version, and SSL/TLS support.
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DNS Settings:
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Choose whether to manage DNS settings for the domain in Plesk or use external DNS.
Step 5: Select Additional Options (Optional)
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Web Statistics:
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Choose whether to enable web statistics for the domain.
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WordPress Toolkit (if available):
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Enable or disable WordPress Toolkit support for the domain.
Step 6: Complete the Process
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Review the entered information to ensure accuracy.
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Click the “OK,” “Create,” or “Add Domain” button to complete the domain creation process.
Step 7: Update DNS Records (if necessary)
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If you're managing DNS in Plesk, make sure to update DNS records accordingly.
Step 8: Verify Domain Configuration
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After the domain is added, verify its configuration by visiting the domain in a web browser.
Congratulations! You have successfully added a new domain in Plesk.