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Plesk Panel Installation Guide: CentOS 7, Ubuntu 20, and AlmaLinux 8

Plesk is a popular control panel used for managing web servers. It can be easily installed on various operating systems and provides web hosting, email management, and more. This guide will detail the steps for installing the Plesk Panel on CentOS 7, Ubuntu 20, and AlmaLinux 8.

Prerequisites

• A server with root access.
• Operating system: CentOS 7, Ubuntu 20, or AlmaLinux 8.
• Internet connection.
• Adequate disk space and RAM.

General Steps

1. System Update: Begin by updating the system for each operating system.

    

   # For CentOS 7 and AlmaLinux 8 yum update -y # For Ubuntu 20 apt update && apt upgrade -y

2. Install Requirements: Install Curl and other necessary tools.

    

   # For CentOS 7 and AlmaLinux 8 yum install -y curl # For Ubuntu 20 apt install -y curl

Installing Plesk on CentOS 7 and AlmaLinux 8

1. Download Plesk Installer:

    

   sh <(curl https://installer.plesk.com/one-click-installer || wget -O - https://installer.plesk.com/one-click-installer)

2. Start Installation: Run the script to start the Plesk installation and follow the instructions.

Installing Plesk on Ubuntu 20

1. Download Plesk Installer:

    

   sh <(curl https://installer.plesk.com/one-click-installer || wget -O - https://installer.plesk.com/one-click-installer)

2. Start Installation: Run the script to start the Plesk installation and follow the on-screen instructions.

Post-Installation Steps

• Access Plesk: After the installation is complete, visit http(s)://yourServerIPAddress:8443 in your web browser to log in to Plesk.
• Enter License Key: Enter your Plesk license key or obtain a trial license.
• Initial Settings: Configure initial settings such as username, password, server name, and email address.
• Security Settings: Set up firewall rules and SSH access settings.

Troubleshooting and Tips

• Log Files: If you encounter any issues during the installation, check the Plesk and system log files.
• Support and Resources: Refer to Plesk's official documentation and community forums.
• Stay Updated: Keep your system and Plesk regularly updated.

Conclusion

Plesk offers a powerful and flexible web hosting solution on popular Linux distributions like CentOS 7, Ubuntu 20, and AlmaLinux 8. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on installing Plesk on these operating systems. By carefully following each step and performing regular maintenance, you can ensure a smooth hosting experience.