How to view web statistics in Plesk 12.5

Introduction Monitoring web statistics is essential for evaluating the performance and efficiency of your website once it is live and indexed by search engines. Web statistics provide valuable insights into visitor behavior, traffic sources, and other key metrics that can help optimize your site. This guide will walk you through the process of accessing web

Limiting outgoing mail in Plesk 12.5

Introduction Hosting providers often impose restrictions on the number of outgoing email messages per hour to limit spam or ensure fair resource usage. These limits can be applied to various levels such as subscriptions, domains, or individual mailboxes. By default, the hosting provider sets these limits, but they can be adjusted as needed. There are

Using External Mail Servers for Plesk (such as Gmail)

Introduction In some cases, you may want to route your domain’s email through an external mail server rather than using the default mail server provided by your hosting service. This configuration is commonly used when integrating with third-party email services like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or other specialized mail providers that offer enhanced features such

Setting up mailing lists in Plesk 12.5

Introduction A mailing list is a convenient way to send email messages to multiple recipients at once. It allows you to create a group email address to which multiple users can subscribe. Email messages sent to the mailing list can range from simple text updates to rich newsletters and promotions containing embedded images, links, and

How to create new DNS zone file in Plesk

Introduction If you encounter issues with the DNS zone file for your domain in Plesk, such as the DNS records not functioning, missing zone files in the Plesk DNS folder, or problems persisting even after restoring to default settings, it may be necessary to recreate the DNS zone. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for identifying

How to Enable or Disable ModSecurity in cPanel

Introduction ModSecurity is a popular web application firewall that helps protect websites from various attacks, such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting. For website owners and administrators using cPanel, managing ModSecurity settings is essential to ensuring the security and functionality of their site. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to enabling or disabling ModSecurity in

How to check email usage in the Plesk control panel

Introduction Monitoring the usage of your email accounts is crucial for effective management of your server resources and ensuring that you do not exceed your allocated storage limits. In Plesk, you can easily check the disk space usage of individual email accounts associated with your domain. This guide provides a quick and straightforward method to

Securing WordPress in Plesk 12.5

Introduction This article provides a step-by-step guide to help administrators check and secure WordPress installations. It covers the methods to assess WordPress security for single or multiple installations, outlines key security improvements, and highlights important considerations when applying these changes. The guide is intended for WordPress administrators managing installations through Plesk or similar control panels.

How to back up and restore databases in Plesk 12.5

Introduction Managing database backups is essential for safeguarding your data against accidental loss, corruption, or hardware failure. Plesk 12.5 offers several options to back up and restore databases, providing flexibility for different use cases, such as migrating data between servers or recovering from data loss. This guide covers two main methods for backing up and