This guide explains how to securely log in to and log out of the Plesk control panel. These steps apply to environments where Plesk is available on legacy plans or installed manually on servers with administrative access.
Logging in to Plesk
There are two common ways to access the Plesk control panel. Both methods lead to the same interface and provide full access based on your user permissions.
Methode 1: Logging in through the customer panel
If your hosting provider offers a central customer panel, you can access Plesk without entering separate login credentials.
- Sign in to your customer panel.
- Open the section where your hosting services or servers are listed.
- Locate the relevant service and select the option to manage it.
- Click the button to log in to the control panel.
Plesk opens in a new browser tab or window and logs you in automatically.
[Schermafbeelding: Customer panel showing the option to log in to Plesk]
Methode 2: Logging in directly via browser
You can also log in to Plesk directly using a web browser.
- Open your browser.
- Enter the Plesk login URL in the following format:
https://your-domain-name:8443 - Enter your Plesk username and password.
If your domain is not yet configured, you can use the server hostname or IP address instead. This method is commonly used on VPS or speciale server deployments.
[Schermafbeelding: Plesk login page]
Logging out of Plesk
Logging out is recommended once you finish managing your account, especially when using shared or public computers.
- In the top navigation bar, click your username.
- Uitkiezen Log out from the menu.
Your session ends immediately and the control panel returns to the login screen.
[Schermafbeelding: Plesk user menu with Log out option]
Security best practices
- Always log out after completing administrative tasks.
- Avoid saving passwords in browsers on shared systems.
- Use strong, unique passwords for control panel access.
For environments that require higher isolation or custom access policies, these practices are especially important on cloud server setups and production systems.
If you manage multiple services or teams, review access controls regularly, especially when users no longer require access. This is relevant for both hosting platforms and cPanel hosting environments where multiple control panels may coexist.