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excerpt: 'Find out how to install Plesk on an OVHcloud Public Cloud instance'
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updated: 2018-03-26
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updated: 2025-04-04
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## Objective
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> OVHcloud provides services which you are responsible for. In fact, as we do not have administrative access to these machines, we are not administrators and we cannot provide you with support. This means that it is up to you to manage the software and security daily.
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> We have provided you with this guide in order to help you with common tasks. However, we advise contacting a specialist provider if you experience any difficulties or doubts about administration, usage or server security. Feel free to visit our [community forum](https://community.ovh.com/en/){.external} to interact with other users.
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> We have provided you with this guide in order to help you with common tasks. However, we advise contacting a specialist provider if you experience any difficulties or doubts about administration, usage or server security. Feel free to visit our [community forum](/links/community) to interact with other users.
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## Requirements
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-[An instance created via the OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/public-cloud/public-cloud)
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-[An instance created via the OVHcloud Control Panel](/pages/public_cloud/compute/create_a_public_cloud_project)
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-[Administrative access to the instance](/pages/public_cloud/compute/public-cloud-first-steps#connect-instance)
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## Instructions
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Plesk can be installed easily via an SSH connection. To do this, download and launch the Plesk installation script using the command that best suits your situation below.
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> [!primary]
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> Depending on your instance's OS, the sudo command alone may not be sufficient. If you encounter an error, switch to superuser mode before starting the installation:
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> ```bash
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> sudo su
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>```
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- **For a default, non-custom Plesk installation**:
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```bash
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# sh <(curl https://autoinstall.plesk.com/one-click-installer || wget -O - https://autoinstall.plesk.com/one-click-installer)
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sudo sh <(curl https://autoinstall.plesk.com/one-click-installer || wget -O - https://autoinstall.plesk.com/one-click-installer)
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```
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-**For a custom Plesk installation**:
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```bash
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# sh <(curl https://autoinstall.plesk.com/plesk-installer || wget -O - https://autoinstall.plesk.com/plesk-installer)
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sudo sh <(curl https://autoinstall.plesk.com/plesk-installer || wget -O - https://autoinstall.plesk.com/plesk-installer)
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```
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Then wait for the installation process to complete.
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### Step 2: Configure Plesk.
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You can now log in to the Plesk interface and configure it. To do this, use the address `https://instance.IP.address:8443` in your web browser, replacing ‘instance.IP.address’ with your own instance’s IP address. You will then be asked to enter your **root** credentials.
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Once you have logged in, a configuration wizard will appear. Here, you can configure the type of view that the Plesk interface will have. Pick a view type that suits your activity.
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Select the Plesk interface view type you want to apply.
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### Step 2: Finalize configuration and add a license
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Once the installation is complete, the command-line interface (CLI) will display the following information:
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You will then need to enter information regarding access to your instance:
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- Two URLs are generated:
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- One with the server’s IP address (HTTPS with a self-signed SSL certificate, which may trigger a security warning in most browsers).
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- Another with a Plesk domain (HTTPS with a signed SSL certificate, which will not trigger any warnings).
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- Both are secure, but it is recommended to use the second one.
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- A message states: "You can also log in as 'root' using your 'root' password.". However, by default, no root password is generated. If needed, customers can follow [this guide](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/dedicated_servers/changing_root_password_linux_ds) to enable the root user and set a password.
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- the host name
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- the IP address
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- the root password
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Once on the Plesk page, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
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Enter this information in the specified fields.
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Finally, you will need to fill in the **administrator** account information.
To add your Plesk licence, take the key that was sent to you by your service provider.
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> [!primary]
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> We do not sell Plesk licences for our Public Cloud solutions. However, you can order one from the [Plesk](https://www.plesk.com/){.external} website.
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When you first log in to the interface, you will see a page that offers to set up your Plesk licence.
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Want to change your licence, to replace a test key or change your solution, for example? From the Plesk interface, go to the `Server Management` section and click `Tools & Settings`{.action}. Then go to the **Plesk** section, and select `License Management`{.action}.
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Once you have added the new key, you can view the type of licence installed at the top of the menu bar, on the left.
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Want to change your licence, to replace a test key or change your solution, for example? From the Plesk interface, go to the section `Tools & Settings`{.action}. Then go to the **Plesk** section, and select `License information`{.action}.
excerpt: 'Find out how to install Plesk on an OVHcloud Public Cloud instance'
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updated: 2018-03-26
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updated: 2025-04-04
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## Objective
@@ -14,12 +14,12 @@ Plesk is an easy-to-use hosting control panel. You can install and use it on OVH
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>
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> OVHcloud provides services which you are responsible for. In fact, as we do not have administrative access to these machines, we are not administrators and we cannot provide you with support. This means that it is up to you to manage the software and security daily.
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>
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> We have provided you with this guide in order to help you with common tasks. However, we advise contacting a specialist provider if you experience any difficulties or doubts about administration, usage or server security. Feel free to visit our [community forum](https://community.ovh.com/en/){.external} to interact with other users.
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> We have provided you with this guide in order to help you with common tasks. However, we advise contacting a specialist provider if you experience any difficulties or doubts about administration, usage or server security. Feel free to visit our [community forum](/links/community) to interact with other users.
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## Requirements
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-[An instance created via the OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/public-cloud/public-cloud)
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-[An instance created via the OVHcloud Control Panel](/pages/public_cloud/compute/create_a_public_cloud_project)
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-[Administrative access to the instance](/pages/public_cloud/compute/public-cloud-first-steps#connect-instance)
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## Instructions
@@ -28,69 +28,54 @@ Plesk is an easy-to-use hosting control panel. You can install and use it on OVH
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Plesk can be installed easily via an SSH connection. To do this, download and launch the Plesk installation script using the command that best suits your situation below.
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> [!primary]
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>
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> Depending on your instance's OS, the sudo command alone may not be sufficient. If you encounter an error, switch to superuser mode before starting the installation:
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>
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> ```bash
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> sudo su
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>```
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>
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- **For a default, non-custom Plesk installation**:
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```bash
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# sh <(curl https://autoinstall.plesk.com/one-click-installer || wget -O - https://autoinstall.plesk.com/one-click-installer)
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sudo sh <(curl https://autoinstall.plesk.com/one-click-installer || wget -O - https://autoinstall.plesk.com/one-click-installer)
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```
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-**For a custom Plesk installation**:
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```bash
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# sh <(curl https://autoinstall.plesk.com/plesk-installer || wget -O - https://autoinstall.plesk.com/plesk-installer)
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sudo sh <(curl https://autoinstall.plesk.com/plesk-installer || wget -O - https://autoinstall.plesk.com/plesk-installer)
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```
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Then wait for the installation process to complete.
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### Step 2: Configure Plesk.
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You can now log in to the Plesk interface and configure it. To do this, use the address `https://instance.IP.address:8443` in your web browser, replacing ‘instance.IP.address’ with your own instance’s IP address. You will then be asked to enter your **root** credentials.
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{.thumbnail}
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Once you have logged in, a configuration wizard will appear. Here, you can configure the type of view that the Plesk interface will have. Pick a view type that suits your activity.
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{.thumbnail}
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Select the Plesk interface view type you want to apply.
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### Step 2: Finalize configuration and add a license
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-
{.thumbnail}
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Once the installation is complete, the command-line interface (CLI) will display the following information:
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You will then need to enter information regarding access to your instance:
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- Two URLs are generated:
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+
- One with the server’s IP address (HTTPS with a self-signed SSL certificate, which may trigger a security warning in most browsers).
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- Another with a Plesk domain (HTTPS with a signed SSL certificate, which will not trigger any warnings).
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- Both are secure, but it is recommended to use the second one.
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+
- A message states: "You can also log in as 'root' using your 'root' password.". However, by default, no root password is generated. If needed, customers can follow [this guide](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/dedicated_servers/changing_root_password_linux_ds) to enable the root user and set a password.
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- the host name
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- the IP address
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- the root password
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Once on the Plesk page, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
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Enter this information in the specified fields.
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{.thumbnail}
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Finally, you will need to fill in the **administrator** account information.
To add your Plesk licence, take the key that was sent to you by your service provider.
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> [!primary]
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>
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> We do not sell Plesk licences for our Public Cloud solutions. However, you can order one from the [Plesk](https://www.plesk.com/){.external} website.
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>
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When you first log in to the interface, you will see a page that offers to set up your Plesk licence.
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{.thumbnail}
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-
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Want to change your licence, to replace a test key or change your solution, for example? From the Plesk interface, go to the `Server Management` section and click `Tools & Settings`{.action}. Then go to the **Plesk** section, and select `License Management`{.action}.
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Once you have added the new key, you can view the type of licence installed at the top of the menu bar, on the left.
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>
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{.thumbnail}
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Want to change your licence, to replace a test key or change your solution, for example? From the Plesk interface, go to the section `Tools & Settings`{.action}. Then go to the **Plesk** section, and select `License information`{.action}.
excerpt: 'Find out how to install Plesk on an OVHcloud Public Cloud instance'
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updated: 2018-03-26
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updated: 2025-04-04
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---
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## Objective
@@ -14,12 +14,12 @@ Plesk is an easy-to-use hosting control panel. You can install and use it on OVH
14
14
>
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> OVHcloud provides services which you are responsible for. In fact, as we do not have administrative access to these machines, we are not administrators and we cannot provide you with support. This means that it is up to you to manage the software and security daily.
16
16
>
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-
> We have provided you with this guide in order to help you with common tasks. However, we advise contacting a specialist provider if you experience any difficulties or doubts about administration, usage or server security. Feel free to visit our [community forum](https://community.ovh.com/en/){.external} to interact with other users.
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> We have provided you with this guide in order to help you with common tasks. However, we advise contacting a specialist provider if you experience any difficulties or doubts about administration, usage or server security. Feel free to visit our [community forum](/links/community) to interact with other users.
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## Requirements
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-[An instance created via the OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/public-cloud/public-cloud)
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+
-[An instance created via the OVHcloud Control Panel](/pages/public_cloud/compute/create_a_public_cloud_project)
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-[Administrative access to the instance](/pages/public_cloud/compute/public-cloud-first-steps#connect-instance)
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## Instructions
@@ -28,69 +28,54 @@ Plesk is an easy-to-use hosting control panel. You can install and use it on OVH
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28
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29
Plesk can be installed easily via an SSH connection. To do this, download and launch the Plesk installation script using the command that best suits your situation below.
30
30
31
+
> [!primary]
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+
>
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+
> Depending on your instance's OS, the sudo command alone may not be sufficient. If you encounter an error, switch to superuser mode before starting the installation:
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+
>
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+
> ```bash
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> sudo su
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>```
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+
>
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+
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- **For a default, non-custom Plesk installation**:
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```bash
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-
# sh <(curl https://autoinstall.plesk.com/one-click-installer || wget -O - https://autoinstall.plesk.com/one-click-installer)
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sudo sh <(curl https://autoinstall.plesk.com/one-click-installer || wget -O - https://autoinstall.plesk.com/one-click-installer)
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```
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-**For a custom Plesk installation**:
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```bash
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# sh <(curl https://autoinstall.plesk.com/plesk-installer || wget -O - https://autoinstall.plesk.com/plesk-installer)
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sudo sh <(curl https://autoinstall.plesk.com/plesk-installer || wget -O - https://autoinstall.plesk.com/plesk-installer)
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```
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Then wait for the installation process to complete.
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-
### Step 2: Configure Plesk.
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-
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-
You can now log in to the Plesk interface and configure it. To do this, use the address `https://instance.IP.address:8443` in your web browser, replacing ‘instance.IP.address’ with your own instance’s IP address. You will then be asked to enter your **root** credentials.
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{.thumbnail}
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Once you have logged in, a configuration wizard will appear. Here, you can configure the type of view that the Plesk interface will have. Pick a view type that suits your activity.
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-
53
-
{.thumbnail}
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-
55
-
Select the Plesk interface view type you want to apply.
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+
### Step 2: Finalize configuration and add a license
56
55
57
-
{.thumbnail}
56
+
Once the installation is complete, the command-line interface (CLI) will display the following information:
58
57
59
-
You will then need to enter information regarding access to your instance:
58
+
- Two URLs are generated:
59
+
- One with the server’s IP address (HTTPS with a self-signed SSL certificate, which may trigger a security warning in most browsers).
60
+
- Another with a Plesk domain (HTTPS with a signed SSL certificate, which will not trigger any warnings).
61
+
- Both are secure, but it is recommended to use the second one.
62
+
- A message states: "You can also log in as 'root' using your 'root' password.". However, by default, no root password is generated. If needed, customers can follow [this guide](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/dedicated_servers/changing_root_password_linux_ds) to enable the root user and set a password.
60
63
61
-
- the host name
62
-
- the IP address
63
-
- the root password
64
+
Once on the Plesk page, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
64
65
65
-
Enter this information in the specified fields.
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-
67
-
{.thumbnail}
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-
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-
Finally, you will need to fill in the **administrator** account information.
To add your Plesk licence, take the key that was sent to you by your service provider.
76
69
77
70
> [!primary]
78
71
>
79
72
> We do not sell Plesk licences for our Public Cloud solutions. However, you can order one from the [Plesk](https://www.plesk.com/){.external} website.
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-
>
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-
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-
When you first log in to the interface, you will see a page that offers to set up your Plesk licence.
83
-
84
-
{.thumbnail}
85
-
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-
Want to change your licence, to replace a test key or change your solution, for example? From the Plesk interface, go to the `Server Management` section and click `Tools & Settings`{.action}. Then go to the **Plesk** section, and select `License Management`{.action}.
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-
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-
Once you have added the new key, you can view the type of licence installed at the top of the menu bar, on the left.
73
+
>
89
74
90
-
{.thumbnail}
75
+
Want to change your licence, to replace a test key or change your solution, for example? From the Plesk interface, go to the section `Tools & Settings`{.action}. Then go to the **Plesk** section, and select `License information`{.action}.
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