Ready to publish your first site? Plesk makes adding a new website to your hosting account extremely simple.
Step 1: Add a Domain
If your domain isn't already listed when you log in, go to Websites & Domains and click the Add Domain button. Enter your registered domain name, select an IPv4 address, and leave the Document Root as the default (usually /httpdocs).
Step 2: Secure Your Website
Before uploading content, click the SSL/TLS Certificates button on your domain's card. Select the option to install a free basic certificate from Let's Encrypt. Ensure the "Secure the wildcard domain" option is checked, and click 'Get it free'. Your site is now served over HTTPS!
Step 3: Upload or Create Content
You have several options to get your website live:
- WordPress Toolkit: Click on "Install WordPress" to automatically deploy a fresh WordPress installation.
- File Manager: Click on "Files" and upload your custom
.html,.php, and CSS files into thehttpdocsdirectory. - Git: If you use GitHub/GitLab, click the "Git" icon to clone your repository directly to the server.
Pro Tip: Ensure that your domain's DNS A-record points to the Plesk server's IP address. Otherwise, your site will not be visible on the internet!
