Guide to Downloading and Installing Plesk Panel on VPS

Looking to install Plesk Panel on a VPS to manage websites, domains, SSL, databases, and emails in an intuitive interface? This article covers the entire process from checking VPS specs, installing Plesk via One-Click Installer, initial login, to deploying websites post-installation.

The method in this article uses the official Plesk installer on Linux VPS. The One-Click Installer automatically downloads the latest stable Plesk release, installs default components, and applies available updates. According to Plesk documentation, this process takes about 15 minutes on average, though it may take longer depending on OS, hardware specs, and network speed.

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Plesk is a server and hosting management control panel that allows administrators to operate websites via a web interface instead of handling all tasks via the command line.

After installing Plesk Panel on the VPS, you can centrally manage:

• Website and domain name.
• Subdomain and Domain Alias.
• PHP and web server configuration.
• SSL/TLS certificate.
• Databases.
• Custom domain email.
• Website files and directories.
• Data backup and restoration.
• WordPress via WP Toolkit.
• Users, hosting plans, and subscriptions.

Plesk is suitable for website administrators, enterprises, web design agencies, or hosting providers seeking a centralized management interface.

Minimum system requirements

• Operating system: Linux (Ubuntu 20.04/22.04/24.04, CentOS, Debian)
• RAM: Minimum 1GB (2GB or more recommended).
• Disk capacity: At least 32GB of free space.

How to download and install on Linux (Recommended)

You can install quickly with a one-click command via SSH:

• SSH connection
• Run installation command: Copy and paste the following command to download the installer and start automatically:

The download process usually takes 15 to 30 minutes depending on network speed.

Method 1: Open your browser and go to: https://<server-IP-address>:8443

• If an SSL warning appears: selectAdvanced → Proceed(normal because it was freshly installed).

• User: admin
• Password:if not set yet,reset admin passwordusing the command

Method 2:Run commandplesk login, it will print a one-time login URL; copy and paste it into your browser.

Proceed with a paid license(Use paid license)

• Select when youalready have a license keypre-purchased (from Plesk or a vendor).
• If you select this without a key, an error like "This required field is empty..." will appear as shown in the image.

Proceed with a full-featured trial license(Use full-featured trial version)

• Select when you have not purchased a license and want to try it out.
• Trials usually have an expiration date (often 14 days), depending on Plesk's policy at the time of activation.

I confirm that I’ve read and accepted…”(Agree to terms)

• Required to check to continue.

Change login credentials

• Change login credentials selectMy Profile
• Update and change password

Add Addon domain, Domain Alias, Subdomain

• Add Subdomain: Select Websites & Domains/Add a Subdomain, then enter the subdomain name, path to upload data.
• Add Domain Alias: Select Websites & Domains/Add a Domain Alias, then enter the domain name running on the hosting, then press OK.

How to create a database

• Return to Home page → go to Database → add Database → enter information into the form → click Create to confirm.

File/folder management on Plesk

To work with data on hosting, openFile Manager. Here you can perform the following functions:

• Upload data to hosting:pressUploadand select a file from your computer.
• Create folders to organize data:select the (+) icon →Create Directorythen name the directory.
• Delete unnecessary data:check the box for the file/folder and clickRemove.
• Rename for easier management:select the file/folder →Rename→ enter new name →OK.
• Aggregate and compress data:select the items to compress →Add to Archiveto create a compressed file.
• Move data to another location:select section →Move→ select destination folder →OK.

• Easy website administration, quick operations
• Super convenient WordPress installation and management
• Free built-in Let’s Encrypt SSL
• Manage PHP “exactly what you need”
• Database &centralized management email
• Easy Backup/Restore, reducing data loss risks
• Better security and system monitoring than "doing it yourself"
• Suitable for both individuals and businesses
• Save operational time

Through the guide on installing Plesk Panel onVPS, you know how to check the configuration, update the operating system, run the One-Click Installer, open the firewall, log in via port 8443, and complete the initial setup.

For stable operations, use a clean Linux VPS with at least 2 GB of RAM, SSD/NVMe storage, and a supported operating system. After installation, point the hostname, issue SSL for the management panel, set up backups, and only open ports that are strictly necessary.

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