To manage your websites effectively using Internetport's Plesk control panel, you'll need to know how to add domains, subdomains, and configure their settings. This guide will walk you through the process of adding a new domain or subdomain in Plesk, including setting up document roots and configuring DNS zones.

Adding a New Domain

To add a new domain in Plesk:

  1. Log in to your Plesk control panel using your credentials.
  2. Navigate to the "Websites & Domains" section on the left-hand menu.
  3. Click on the "Add Domain" button at the top right corner of the page.
  4. In the "Domain Name" field, enter the domain name you wish to add (e.g., example.com).
  5. Select the hosting type. For most websites, choose "Hosting." If you only need DNS management without hosting services, select "DNS Only."
  6. Choose a service plan that suits your needs from the dropdown menu.
  7. Specify the document root directory where your website files will be stored (e.g., /httpdocs).
  8. Optionally, set up FTP access by providing an FTP username and password.
  9. Click "OK" to create the domain. Plesk will configure everything necessary for hosting your new domain.

Adding a Subdomain

To add a subdomain in Plesk:

  1. In the Plesk control panel, go to "Websites & Domains."
  2. Click on the domain under which you want to create a subdomain.
  3. Under the "Subdomains" section, click "Add Subdomain."
  4. Enter the name of the subdomain (e.g., blog) in the "Name" field.
  5. Select the document root directory for the subdomain (e.g., /httpdocs/blog).
  6. Click "OK" to create the subdomain. Plesk will set up the necessary directories and configurations.

Setting Up Domain Aliases

A domain alias allows you to use multiple domain names for a single website. To add a domain alias in Plesk:

  1. In the Plesk control panel, go to "Websites & Domains."
  2. Click on the domain where you want to add an alias.
  3. Under the "Domain Aliases" section, click "Add Domain Alias."
  4. Enter the domain name for the alias (e.g., www.example.com).
  5. Select the document root directory that should be used for this alias. Typically, you would use the same directory as your main domain.
  6. Click "OK" to create the domain alias.

DNS Zone Configuration

To configure DNS settings for a domain in Plesk:

  1. In the Plesk control panel, go to "Websites & Domains."
  2. Click on the domain you want to manage.
  3. Under the "DNS Settings" section, click "Manage DNS Zone."
  4. To add a new record, click "Add Record." Choose the type of record (e.g., A, CNAME, MX) and fill in the necessary details.
  5. Click "OK" to save the new DNS record. Plesk will update the DNS zone accordingly.

Important Notes:

  • DNS propagation: After adding or modifying DNS records, it may take some time for changes to propagate across the internet (usually 24-48 hours).
  • Document root: Ensure that the document root directory exists and contains your website files. Plesk will create this directory if it doesn't exist when you add a domain or subdomain.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues while adding a domain, subdomain, or configuring DNS settings:

  • Verify that the domain name is correctly entered and available for use.
  • Check that your DNS records are correctly configured and have propagated. Use online tools like dig or nslookup to verify DNS settings.
  • Contact Internetport support if you need assistance with domain registration, DNS configuration, or other technical issues.