• Samstag, Februar 7, 2026

Applicable Systems

This guide is relevant for users operating Plesk on the following environments:

  • Plesk for Linux
  • Plesk for Windows

Accessing the Plesk interface through a web browser is a fundamental task for managing your server. This article outlines the various methods available to log in, ensuring you can securely and efficiently access your Plesk control panel. You can typically log in to the Plesk web interface using your Plesk account credentials, the root or administrator password for your server, or by generating a one-time login link via SSH.

Important Note on Firewall Configuration:

To successfully log in to Plesk over HTTPS, it is crucial that the default port 8443 is open in your server's firewall. Without this port being accessible, connection attempts will fail.

Method 1: Logging In with Plesk Account Credentials

Follow these steps to access the Plesk web interface using your designated Plesk account username and password:

  1. In your web browser's address bar, type the Plesk login page link. The standard format is https://<Server hostname or IP address>:8443.

  2. Note: You might encounter an SSL warning. This typically indicates that a proper SSL certificate has not yet been installed on your Plesk instance. For the purpose of logging in this time, it is generally safe to proceed by skipping the warning.

    Enter your Plesk account username and password. For instance, the default username is often admin.

    Plesk Credentials Login
  3. Click the Log In button to proceed.

Upon successful authentication, you will be directed to the Plesk web interface, ready to manage your server.

Note: If access to Plesk has been disabled for the root user on your system, this login method might not be available, or you may need to use specific Plesk user credentials.

Method 2: Logging In with Server Root or Administrator Account Password

Alternatively, you can use the root password (for Linux servers) or administrator password (for Windows servers) to gain access to the Plesk web interface:

  1. Open your web browser and enter the Plesk login page link in the address bar, using the format: https://<Server hostname or IP address>:8443.

  2. Note: Similar to the previous method, an SSL warning may appear if a valid SSL certificate is not installed. It is typically safe to bypass this warning for the initial login.

    Enter root (for Linux) or administrator (for Windows) as the username, along with the corresponding server password you use for server access.

    Root Credentials Login Administrator Credentials Login
  3. Click Log In.

Successfully completing these steps will grant you access to the Plesk web interface.

Method 3: Accessing Plesk via SSH with a One-Time Login Link

For advanced users, logging in via SSH provides a secure way to access your Plesk server and generate a one-time login link. This method involves connecting to your server first and then using a command to create a unique access URL.

  1. Connect to your Plesk server using an SSH client. The choice of client depends on your operating system:
    • For Linux and macOS users: You can utilize any preferred SSH client. Remember to set the correct permissions for your SSH key and place it in the designated folder for secure connection.
    • For Windows users: We highly recommend using PuTTY, a widely recognized and free SSH client. If you are using PuTTY, you may need to convert your SSH key into the PuTTY-specific format before connecting.
  2. Once you have established an SSH connection to your Plesk server, execute the following command in the terminal to generate a one-time login link: 
    # plesk login

    This command will output two distinct links, typically in these formats:

    • https://<Server hostname>/login?secret=<session_token>
    • https://<Server IP address>/login?secret=<session_token>
  3. Copy one of the generated links and paste it directly into your web browser's address bar to initiate the login process:
    • Begin by attempting to use the link containing the server hostname: https://<Server hostname>/login?secret=<session_token>.
    • If, for any reason, the hostname link does not work, proceed to use the link that includes the server's IP address: https://<Server IP address>/login?secret=<session_token>.

    Note on NAT Environments: If your Plesk server is situated behind a Network Address Translation (NAT) setup, the system will only generate a link with a private IP address. In such cases, you will need to manually replace the private IP address with the public IP address of your server before pasting the link into your browser.

    SSL Warning: As with other login methods, you may encounter an SSL warning. This indicates an absence of a properly installed SSL certificate. It is generally safe to bypass this warning for a one-time login.

By following these detailed instructions, you should be able to successfully log in to your Plesk web interface using the method that best suits your current access capabilities and security requirements. Always ensure your credentials are kept secure and consider installing a valid SSL certificate for a more secure browsing experience.

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