Managed WordPress in Plesk is designed to simplify daily administration tasks while keeping full control over your WordPress installation. This guide introduces the main tools available in older Plesk-based Managed WordPress hosting environments and explains how to access and use them.
Important
This guide applies to legacy Plesk-based Managed WordPress hosting plans. It does not apply to WordPress hosting powered by Rocket.net.
Accessing Plesk
To begin using Managed WordPress features, you must first log in to the Plesk control panel associated with your hosting account.
Once logged in, all WordPress-related tools are available from the Plesk interface without requiring direct access to the WordPress dashboard.
[Tijdelijke aanduiding voor screenshot: Plesk login screen]
Managed WordPress functionality is commonly available on Plesk-based hosting platforms, where WordPress management is integrated at the control panel level.
Installing WordPress
In many cases, WordPress is already installed by default. If a new installation is required, Plesk provides a guided process.
Installation Steps
- Log in to Plesk
- Open Websites & Domeinen from the left navigation
- Locate the target domain
- Klikken Installeren in the WordPress section
[Tijdelijke aanduiding voor screenshot: Websites & Domains page with Install button highlighted]
WordPress is installed using standard defaults. After installation, Plesk may prompt you to install recommended plugins.
Optional Plugin Selection
If plugin installation is offered:
- Select the type of website being created
- Review the suggested plugins
- Deselect any plugins you do not want
- Confirm installation
[Tijdelijke aanduiding voor screenshot: plugin selection dialog during WordPress installation]
After confirmation, WordPress and the selected plugins are installed automatically.
Using the WordPress Toolkit
The WordPress Toolkit centralizes common WordPress management tasks inside Plesk.
[Tijdelijke aanduiding voor screenshot: WordPress Toolkit overview in Plesk]
One-Click WordPress Login
Klikken Log In to access the WordPress admin area without entering a username or password. Plesk handles authentication automatically.
Running Security Checks
De Check Security option scans the installation for common security issues and configuration gaps. Results highlight actions that can improve protection and stability.
[Tijdelijke aanduiding voor screenshot: WordPress Toolkit security check results]
Managing Plugins
De Plug-ins section allows you to:
- Install new plugins
- Activate or deactivate plugins
- Apply updates
- Remove unused plugins
All actions can be performed without opening the WordPress admin dashboard.
Managing Themes
De Thema's section provides similar controls for WordPress themes, including installation, activering, and removal.
Cloning and Syncing WordPress Sites
Managed WordPress includes tools for safe testing and development.
Cloning a Site
De Clone feature creates a full copy of an existing WordPress site. The cloned site is deployed to a subdomain and includes files and database content.
[Tijdelijke aanduiding voor screenshot: clone configuration screen in WordPress Toolkit]
Syncing Changes
De Sync feature allows controlled synchronization between installations. You can choose to sync:
- Files only
- Database only
- Both files and database
This is useful when promoting changes from a staging environment to production.
Managing Updates
The WordPress Toolkit displays notifications when updates are available for WordPress core, plug-ins, of thema's.
Klikken Details to review available updates and apply them selectively or in bulk.
Regular updates are especially important for sites handling customer data or operating on cloud-serverinfrastructuur.
Additional Toolkit Options
Additional WordPress Toolkit features are accessible from the WordPress section in the Plesk sidebar. These options provide deeper visibility into WordPress configuration and status.
Jetpack Integration
Jetpack is installed automatically on Managed WordPress installations and can be configured after the first WordPress login.
Jetpack features include:
- Automated daily backups
- Image content delivery optimization
- Lazy loading for images
- Brute force login protection
- Automated spam filtering
- Site analytics and usage statistics
Jetpack is particularly useful for users building sites without custom development, including those using tools similar to a website builder approach for rapid deployment.