Note: This article applies only to Cloud VPS hosting plans. If you have a shared hosting or reseller hosting plan, server settings are managed by the WebOps team - simply open a support ticket for any server configuration needs.
The Tools & Settings section in Plesk provides comprehensive server management capabilities organized into eight main categories:
1. Security
- Security Policy
- Firewall
- Web Application Firewall (ModSecurity)
- SSL/TLS Certificates
- Restrict Creation of Subzones
- Additional Administrator Accounts
- Active Plesk Sessions
- Active FTP Sessions
- Session Idle Time
- IP Access Restriction Management
- Prohibited Domain Names
2. Assistance and Troubleshooting
- Plesk Support SSH access
- Advisor
- Diagnose & Repair
- Process List
- Database Process List
- Log Browser
- Webserver Configurations Troubleshooter
- Forum
- Help Center
- Support
3. Tools & Resources
- SSH Terminal
- IP Addresses
- Virtual Host Template
- Mass Email Messages
- Backup Manager
- Scheduled Tasks (Cron jobs)
- Task Manager
- Event Manager
- Diskspace Usage
- Network Time Synchronization
- Migration & Transfer Manager
4. General Settings
- Server Settings
- System Time
- DNS Settings
- Website Preview
- Apache Web Server
- PHP Settings
- Customize Plesk URL
- Performance Booster
5. Server Management
- System Updates
- Server Information
- Server Components
- Services Management
- Restart Server
- Shut Down Server
- Remote API (REST)
- Docker
6. Mail
- Mail Server Settings
- Antivirus
- Spam Filter
- Outgoing Mail Control
- Webmail
- Smarthost NEW
- Mail Queue NEW
- Warden Anti-spam and Virus Protection
7. Plesk
- Restricted Mode Settings
- Notifications
- Action Log
- License Information
- Updates
- Update Settings
- About Plesk
- Cookies in Plesk
8. Plesk Appearance
- Branding
- Languages
- Interface Management
- Custom Buttons
- Skins and Color Schemes
Remember: While Cloud VPS customers have access to these settings, WebOps support is always available to assist with server configuration and optimization. Contact our support team if you need guidance with any server settings.
