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Plesk server guides covering websites, mail services, performance, migrations and control-panel troubleshooting.

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Plesk backup configuration screen with remote storage and schedule settings
KBPlesk

Configuring Reliable Automated Backups in Plesk

How to configure reliable automated backups in Plesk, covering the Backup Manager, the pleskbackup CLI utility, remote storage configuration and how to catch a silent backup failure.

5 min read
Server migration from cPanel to Plesk shown as a data transfer between two servers
KBPlesk

Migrating From cPanel to Plesk Without Downtime

A step by step plan for migrating from cPanel to Plesk without downtime, covering DNS preparation, data transfer, verification on the new server and a safe cutover sequence.

4 min read
Terminal session recovering a Plesk server from the command line
KBPlesk

Plesk Admin Panel Won't Load: How to Recover via CLI

A command line recovery path for a Plesk admin panel that will not load, covering the sw-engine service, the built in repair utility and how to tell the cause apart from the symptom.

4 min read
Plesk server DDoS attack diagnosis and HTTP flood protection
KBPlesk

How to Diagnose and Stop a DDoS Attack on a Plesk Server

A practical Plesk incident response guide for finding the attacked subscription, reading nginx and Apache traffic, and choosing the correct containment method.

14 min read
Install Nginx and Varnish with Apache in Plesk Server - Speed Up Websites Instantly server administration guide
KBPlesk

Install Nginx and Varnish with Apache in Plesk Server - Speed Up Websites Instantly

Introduction If your Plesk server feels sluggish under load, it’s probably because Apache alone can’t handle hundreds of concurrent requests efficiently.

4 min read
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