How to Log In to Plesk?

This article outlines the various methods available for logging into the Plesk web interface. You can securely access Plesk using your Plesk account credentials, the root or administrator password for your server, or by generating a one-time login link via SSH.

Applicable To

Plesk for Linux
Plesk for Windows

Important Note: To successfully log in to Plesk over HTTPS, it is crucial that the default port (8443) or a custom designated port is open in your server's firewall. For detailed instructions on how to configure firewall settings, please refer to this guide.

Logging In Using Plesk Account Credentials

To access the Plesk web interface using your designated Plesk account username and password, follow these steps:

In your web browser's address bar, enter the Plesk login page URL in the following format: https://<Server hostname or IP address>:8443.
Note: You might encounter an SSL warning if a proper SSL certificate has not yet been installed on your server. It is safe to proceed past this warning for now.
Input your Plesk account username and password. For instance, 'admin' is often used as a default username for demonstration purposes.
Click the Log In button.

Upon successful completion, you will be directed to the Plesk web interface.

Important Note: If access to Plesk has been disabled for the root user or administrator, this login method might not be available for those specific accounts.

Accessing Plesk with Server Root/Administrator Account

Alternatively, you can log in to Plesk using the root password for Linux servers or the administrator password for Windows servers. Follow these instructions:

In your web browser's address bar, enter the Plesk login page URL in the following format: https://<Server hostname or IP address>:8443.
Note: You might encounter an SSL warning if a proper SSL certificate has not yet been installed on your server. It is safe to proceed past this warning for now.
Enter root (for Linux) or administrator (for Windows) as the username, along with the corresponding password you use for connecting to the server.
Click the Log In button.

After successful authentication, you will gain access to the Plesk web interface.

Logging In to Plesk via SSH and One-Time Login Link

For advanced users or when direct web access is not feasible, Plesk can be accessed by first connecting to the server via SSH and then generating a secure, one-time login link. This method ensures a high level of security. Here's how to do it:

Step 1: Connect to the Plesk Server via SSH

To begin, establish an SSH connection to your Plesk server using an appropriate SSH client. The choice of client will depend on your operating system:

For Linux and macOS users: Utilize any preferred SSH client. You will need to set specific permissions for your SSH key and ensure the key is placed in the designated folder. For more information on accessing Plesk via SSH, refer to this guide.
For Windows users: We highly recommend using PuTTY, a widely-used free SSH client. If you choose PuTTY, you will typically need to convert your SSH key into the PuTTY-specific format before use.

Step 2: Generate a One-Time Login Link

Once you have successfully accessed the Plesk server via SSH, execute the following command in the terminal to generate a secure one-time login link:

# plesk login

Upon running the command, two login links will be displayed, typically in these formats:

https://<Server hostname>/login?secret=<session_token>
https://<Server IP address>/login?secret=<session_token>

Step 3: Access Plesk Using the Generated Link

Copy one of the generated links and paste it into your web browser's address bar to complete the login process.

Initially, attempt to use the link that includes your server's hostname: https://<Server hostname>/login?secret=<session_token>.
If the hostname-based link does not function as expected for any reason, proceed by using the link that includes your server's IP address: https://<Server IP address>/login?secret=<session_token>.

Note: If your Plesk server is situated behind a Network Address Translation (NAT) device, the server will generate a link containing a private IP address. In such instances, you must manually replace the private IP address with the public IP address of your server before pasting the link into your browser.

Note: Similar to other login methods, you may encounter an SSL warning if a proper SSL certificate has not yet been installed. It is safe to bypass this warning and proceed.

Additional Resources

Important Note: If you have forgotten your Plesk credentials or do not have them, please take the following actions:

Plesk administrators: Contact your server hosting provider for assistance with credential recovery.
All other users: Reach out to your Plesk administrator to help you recover your login credentials.

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