Securing Plesk and the Mail Server With SSL/TLS Certificates

summary: SSL/TLS certificates protect sensitive data by encrypting connections between the client and the server. To improve security, Plesk and the mail server are automatically secured with a free SSL/TLS certificate from Let’s Encrypt during Plesk installation.In this topic you will learn how to manually secure both Plesk and the...

Adjust the system date and time, and enable time synchronization with a time server on the Internet.

summary: You can set your Plesk server date and time manually. You can also set up automatic synchronization with Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers to make sure that the date and time on your server is always correct.In this topic, you will learn how to set the date and time...

Schedule the execution of scripts or utilities on the server.

### Managing Scheduled Tasks in PleskThe Task Scheduler in Plesk allows you to automate the execution of scripts and commands at specified times. Here’s how you can manage, create, and troubleshoot scheduled tasks effectively:**Viewing Scheduled Tasks**1. **Access Scheduled Tasks:**   - Navigate to `Tools & Settings > Scheduled Tasks (Cron jobs)`...

Rebrand Plesk with a custom logo, product name, and interface theme.

You can configure your own branding for Plesk by modifying page titles and logo.By default, when Plesk is opened in a browser, the page title includes the name of the Plesk screen the user is currently on and the Plesk version (for example, “Home - Plesk Obsidian”). You can set...

Configure the global backing up settings to reduce the CPU load.

### Managing Backup Resources and Permissions in PleskBackup processes in Plesk can impact server performance and disk space. To optimize resource usage and control backup permissions, you can configure various settings. Here's a summary of how to manage these aspects effectively:**Configuring Backup Resource Usage**1. **Server-Wide Backup Settings:**   - Go to...

Configure the global DNS zone template that predefines DNS zone settings for all domain DNS zones served by the name server.

summary: Plesk comes with a DNS server out of the box and allows both customers and the server administrator to manage a wide range of DNS settings.In this topic, you will learn about the purpose of the server-wide DNS template and how to work with it.The server-wide DNS template is...