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Introduction

Per-website hosting settings in Plesk allow administrators to configure and manage various aspects of their websites. These settings can be customized to suit different requirements, such as hosting type, security options, scripting support, and web server configurations. Understanding these options is essential for optimizing website performance and security.

This guide provides an overview of the key hosting settings available for websites hosted on Plesk. It is intended for Plesk administrators and users who need to configure hosting settings for individual websites. The guide covers general settings, scripting options, and web server configurations for both Linux and Windows environments.

 

Prerequisites

  • Access to the Plesk control panel with administrative privileges.
  • A domain configured in Plesk for which you want to modify the hosting settings.
  • Basic understanding of web hosting concepts, such as web servers, scripting languages, and security settings.

 

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Accessing General Hosting Settings

  1. Log in to the Plesk control panel and go to Websites & Domains.
    • This section lists all the websites hosted under your account.
  2. Select the domain for which you want to modify the hosting settings.
  3. Click on “Hosting Settings” under the selected domain.
    • This will open the general hosting settings page where you can configure various options such as hosting type, security settings, and scripting support.
  4. Modify the necessary settings as described below:
    • Hosting Type: Choose between “Website hosting,” “Forwarding,” or “No hosting” based on your requirements.
    • Security Settings: Enable or disable SSL/TLS support, directory browsing, and hotlink protection.
    • Statistics Settings: Choose the method for collecting and viewing website statistics.
  5. Click “OK” to apply the changes.

 

Step 2: Configuring PHP or ASP.NET Settings

PHP Settings (Linux)

  1. Navigate to Websites & Domains and select a domain.
  2. Click on “PHP Settings” under the selected domain.
    • This section allows you to configure PHP version, performance settings, and PHP directives.
  3. Modify the PHP settings as needed:
    • PHP Version: Choose the desired PHP version from the drop-down menu.
    • Execution Mode: Select between “FPM application,” “FastCGI,” or “CGI” based on performance requirements.
    • Additional Directives: Enter custom PHP directives as needed.
  4. Click “OK” to save the settings.

ASP.NET Settings (Windows)

  1. Navigate to Websites & Domains and select a domain.
  2. Click on “ASP.NET Settings” under the selected domain.
    • This section allows you to configure various ASP.NET-specific settings, such as version, trust level, and debugging options.
  3. Modify the ASP.NET settings as needed:
    • ASP.NET Version: Choose the required ASP.NET version.
    • Trust Level: Set the trust level to “Full,” “Medium,” or “Low” as needed.
    • Debugging: Enable or disable debugging for the application.
  4. Click “OK” to apply the changes.

 

Step 3: Configuring Web Server Settings

Apache & Nginx Settings (Linux)

  1. Go to Websites & Domains and select a domain.
  2. Click on “Apache & Nginx Settings” under the selected domain.
    • This section allows you to customize the web server settings, such as directives for Apache and Nginx.
  3. Modify the web server settings:
    • Additional Apache & Nginx Directives: Add custom directives as needed to optimize performance and security.
  4. Click “OK” to save the changes.

IIS Settings (Windows)

  1. Navigate to Websites & Domains and select a domain.
  2. Click on “Web Server Settings” under the selected domain.
    • This section allows you to configure basic security settings such as anonymous access, SSL usage, and directory browsing.
  3. Modify the IIS settings as needed:
    • Anonymous Access: Enable or disable anonymous access.
    • SSL Support: Enable or disable SSL for the domain.
    • Directory Browsing: Enable or disable directory browsing.
  4. Click “OK” to apply the changes.
Important Note: For advanced IIS configurations, refer to the ASP.NET settings in Websites & Domains > select a domain > ASP.NET Settings

 

Conclusion

This guide has provided an overview of configuring per-website hosting settings in Plesk, including general settings, PHP/ASP.NET configurations, and web server settings for both Linux and Windows environments. By customizing these settings, administrators can optimize their websites’ performance and security according to their specific requirements.

Should you have any inquiries about the guidelines, please feel free to open a ticket through your portal account or contact us at support@ipserverone.com. We’ll be happy to assist you further.

Source: www.plesk.com

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