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.
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
Introduction MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) types are essential for web servers to instruct browsers and applications on how to handle different file types. Correctly configuring MIME types ensures that files are served and interpreted appropriately, such as displaying images or executing scripts. This guide explains how to add new MIME types in Plesk, applicable
Introduction This guide provides instructions on how to renew the Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate for the Plesk login page using the Plesk control panel. Let’s Encrypt offers free SSL certificates to secure web traffic, ensuring that data transmission between users and servers is encrypted. Regularly renewing these certificates is crucial to maintain secure connections and
Introduction This guide outlines the steps to log in to Plesk 12.5, a popular web hosting control panel used for managing websites, domains, and server settings. Logging in to Plesk allows administrators and users to access a variety of tools for server and website management. This article also covers how to change the default login
Introduction This article provides a detailed guide on how to change the FTP account username or password for a system user in Plesk 12.5. Managing FTP credentials is essential for maintaining the security and accessibility of your web hosting environment. Whether you need to update a password due to a security breach, or you want
Step 1: Log in to Plesk Control Panel Access your Plesk control panel by navigating to your Plesk URL and logging in with your credentials. Once logged in, select the domain for which you want to update the MX records. Step 2: Access DNS Settings In the left-hand menu, click on Websites
Introduction This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to create new FTP accounts in Plesk versions 9.x and 10.x. FTP accounts are essential for managing files on your server, allowing users to upload, download, and modify content within specified directories. This guide is specifically for users and administrators using Plesk versions 9.x and 10.x, which
Introduction Monitoring email hosting space is crucial for server-based email users. If your allocated space is full, you will be unable to send or receive emails, leading to potential disruptions in communication. Therefore, it’s essential to regularly check your email storage usage and clear unnecessary emails, such as those in your inbox, sent, and trash
Introduction Managing databases is a fundamental task when administering websites through Plesk. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to create and remove databases, manage database users, and access databases using the Plesk interface. It covers all the necessary steps to efficiently handle databases and user accounts, ensuring your web applications run smoothly and securely.