What is Plesk?

Plesk is a comprehensive server and website management solution designed for developers, agencies, IT administrators, and content managers. With a centralized control panel, users can build, manage, and monitor multiple sites from a single dashboard, streamlining updates, performance monitoring, and onboarding processes. The platform integrates robust security features at the operating system, network, and application levels, enhanced by leading technology partners, ensuring critical site and server safety.

Plesk's extensible architecture supports over 100 extensions, such as backup tools, cloud integration, and performance enhancements. Notably, its WP Toolkit leverages advanced automation, including AI-powered regression testing, to simplify WordPress management, offering features like cloning, staging, automated updates, and one-click backup and restore. Plesk is compatible across all major virtualization, container, and cloud platforms, providing users with complete flexibility and control for their hosting environments.

Features

Centralized Dashboard: Manage multiple sites and servers from one panel
Robust Security: Integrated security across OS, network, and apps
100+ Extensions: Expand functionality with tools for SSL, cloud, backups, and more
WP Toolkit: AI-powered tool for WordPress management, including automated regression testing
Compatibility: Supports hyperscale cloud providers and virtualization platforms
Complete Control: Root access via SSH for customization
24/7 Support: Built-in support for all subscription plans

Use Cases

Centralized management of multiple client websites for digital agencies
Automated security and maintenance for server administrators
Streamlining WordPress site deployment, testing, and updates
Enhancing cloud or virtual infrastructure management for IT admins
Providing secure hosting services for web hosting providers
Facilitating site build and launch for content managers

FAQs

How do I test or trial Plesk?

Plesk offers a completely free and fully functional 2-week trial without requiring a credit card.
How is Plesk licensed?

Plesk uses a per-server licensing model, with options for both VPS and dedicated servers, and is licensed based on the number of domains per server.
Is my license renewed automatically at the end of the billing period?

All licenses purchased in the Online Store are automatically renewed at the end of the billing period, with payment processed to extend service.
Does Plesk offer hosting services?

No, Plesk does not offer hosting services directly. Users need to have their own server or hosting service to run Plesk.
Do you offer non-profit or educational discounts?

Discounted licenses are available for non-profit and academic institutions. Interested parties should contact Plesk for eligibility and more information.