What's installed on your Plesk server?
- Ubuntu 24.04
- Plesk, latest stable release, from the official one-click installer
- Plesk's default set of components, which you can add to or remove from later
- The panel on port 8443 and the installer and update screen on port 8447
- The admin account, with its password in your Seturack panel
- Web, email, DNS and FTP ports open, with rules added through Plesk's Firewall extension
What size do you need for Plesk?
Plesk's docs give a Linux minimum of 1 GB of RAM plus 1 GB of swap and 20 GB of disk. For shared hosting where most sites get few visitors, they suggest about 1 GB of RAM per 40 to 50 sites, and swap of half the RAM once you're above 1 GB. This install starts at 2 GB of RAM and 40 GB of disk, and it creates 2 GB of swap. As a rule of thumb, use 2 GB for a few sites, 4 GB with WP Toolkit and email and 8 GB for many clients. You can scale up from your Seturack panel.
| Use | Size | Price | Choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| New site | 2 GB RAM · 1 vCore · 40 GB NVMe | $4.01/mo | |
| Growing site | 4 GB RAM · 2 vCore · 60 GB NVMe | $6.89/mo | |
| Busy site | 8 GB RAM · 4 vCore · 120 GB NVMe | $13.62/mo |
Who is it for?
- People who already know Plesk or hold a license
- WordPress site owners who want WP Toolkit
- Agencies and freelancers running client sites from one panel
- Setups with a limited number of domains: Web Admin covers 10 and Web Pro covers 30
What happens after you order?
- Set the size and complete your payment. The license isn't part of this price.
- Your server starts and Plesk installs itself. When it's done, the App row on the Overview tab says Plesk is ready. This took about 11 minutes in our real-server tests.
- Open the panel address. Your browser warns about a self-signed certificate, and you can continue since the server is yours.
- Sign in with the username and password. Plesk asks you to accept its agreement and choose a license.
- Enter your own key or start Plesk's trial license.
- Point your domain's A record at the server, add it with Add Domain on Websites & Domains and get a Let's Encrypt certificate.
With every server
- Daily backups included in the price
- Unlimited traffic
- Full root access
- Scale RAM and CPU up or down later, and grow the disk
- Location: Istanbul · IST-1.
Good to know
- The Plesk license isn't included. You buy it from Plesk's store or a reseller, not from Seturack, and each license covers one server.
- According to Plesk's docs, the trial lasts 14 days and lets you try up to 3 domains. After that you need a license. Plesk sets the terms.
- This install doesn't enter a license or accept the agreement for you. Both are yours to do at first sign-in.
- Plesk's support notes list limits on Ubuntu 24.04: PHP 7.3 and older isn't offered and Mailman isn't available. Read them before moving an older site.
- Your Seturack panel keeps showing the install password. If you change it, keep the new one safe yourself.
- Updates to Plesk, its extensions and your sites are your responsibility. To send email, open port 25 on the Firewall Rules screen in your Seturack panel.
Plesk questions and answers
Is the Plesk license included in the VPS price?
No. The license is separate from your server price. You buy it from Plesk or a reseller, pay them directly and enter the key at first sign-in.
How long is the Plesk free trial?
According to Plesk's docs, the trial lasts 14 days and lets you try up to 3 domains. You request it through a form on Plesk's website and confirm your email, and no credit card is needed.
How much RAM does Plesk need?
The official Linux minimum is 1 GB of RAM plus 1 GB of swap and 20 GB of disk. This install starts at 2 GB and 40 GB. As sites grow, you can scale up from your Seturack panel.
Which Plesk edition should I choose?
For a VPS, Web Admin covers up to 10 domains, Web Pro up to 30 and Web Host has no domain limit. Licenses are per server, and a VPS license works on virtual servers. See Plesk's site for current prices.
Does Plesk include WordPress tools?
Yes. Web Admin includes the limited WP Toolkit SE, while Web Pro and Web Host include the full WP Toolkit. WP Toolkit Deluxe is a separate option.
How do I log in to Plesk?
The panel opens on port 8443, and the username is admin. The full address and password are on your Seturack panel's Overview tab. Your browser warns about a self-signed certificate, and you can continue.