Adding separate user accounts in Plesk helps you share access without giving everyone full control. You can decide who can manage websites, applications, or email, and limit access to specific subscriptions only.
This approach is commonly used on environments running Plesk hosting where multiple people collaborate on the same server or set of websites.
When User Accounts Are Useful
Creating individual users makes sense when:
- Developers need access to websites but not billing or server-wide settings
- Content editors should manage sites without administrative privileges
- Different teams work on separate subscriptions
Using roles and limited access reduces mistakes and improves overall security.
Creating a New User
Step 1: Open the Users section
Log in to the Plesk control panel.
From the left sidebar, click Users.
[Screenshot: Plesk sidebar with Users option]
Step 2: Start creating the account
On the Users page, click Create User Account.
[Screenshot: Create User Account button]
Step 3: Enter user details
Under General Information, enter a contact name and an email address for the user. The email address can be external or hosted under your domain.
Select the appropriate User role based on what the user should be allowed to manage.
Choose which subscriptions the user can access.
Set a username and password. You can also let Plesk generate a strong password automatically.
Select the preferred interface language and make sure the User is active option is enabled.
Click OK to create the user.
Managing an Existing User
User permissions and details can be changed at any time.
Step 1: Open the user account
Go to Users from the Plesk sidebar and click the name of the user you want to manage.
[Screenshot: User list with selected account]
Step 2: Update settings
Click Change Settings, adjust roles, subscriptions, or login details as needed, then save the changes.
These controls are especially helpful on larger setups hosted on cloud servers where access must be carefully segmented.
Removing a User
If someone no longer needs access, their account should be removed.
Step 1: Select the user
Open Users and select the checkbox next to the account you want to remove.
[Screenshot: User list with selection checkbox]
Step 2: Delete the account
Click Remove and confirm the action. The user will no longer be able to log in to Plesk.
Practical Notes
- Assign the lowest role necessary for each user
- Review user access regularly
- Remove inactive accounts promptly
Careful user management is particularly important on dedicated server environments where Plesk controls critical services and multiple websites.