✅ Step 1: Accessing Plesk Panel

Go to the URL provided by your hosting company (e.g., https://yourdomain.com:8443)

Log in with the username and password given to you.

✅ Step 2: Overview of the Dashboard

Once logged in, you’ll see your Plesk Dashboard. Key sections include:

• Websites & Domains: Manage domains and install WordPress

• Email: Set up business email accounts

• Files: Access file manager and upload website files

• Databases: Manage MySQL or MariaDB databases

• SSL/TLS Certificates: Add free or custom SSL for your domain

✅ Step 3: Installing WordPress

Go to Websites & Domains > Click “Install WordPress”

You can choose one-click install or custom setup.

Cloud-based installers like Softaculous may also be available.

✅ Step 4: Creating Business Email

Navigate to Mail > Create Email Address

Set up your name@yourdomain.com email and password

You can access webmail directly or connect it to Gmail/Outlook

✅ Step 5: Managing Files

Use the File Manager under “Files” to upload, edit, or delete your site content.

Alternatively, connect via FTP if needed.

✅ Step 6: Adding an SSL Certificate

Go to your domain settings > Click on “SSL/TLS Certificates”

You can use Let’s Encrypt to get a free SSL certificate with just one click.

✅ Step 7: Backups & Security

• Use the Backup Manager to create or schedule backups

• Enable Fail2Ban, firewall, and mod_security under the Tools section for added security