Method 1: Server-wide Blacklisting (Blocks email to all mailboxes on the server)

This method ensures that no email from the specified domain will reach any mailbox hosted on your Plesk server.  

1. Log in to your Plesk control panel as the administrator.  
2. Go to Tools & Settings in the navigation menu.
3. Go to the Mail group and click on Mail Server Settings.  
4. Click on the Black List tab.
5. Click the Add Domain button.  
6. Enter the domain name you want to blacklist (e.g., evilspammers.net).
7. Click OK.
8. Repeat steps 5-7 to add more domains if needed.

Method 2: Blacklisting using the Spam Filter (Can be server-wide or per mailbox)

This method utilizes Plesk’s Spam Filter settings. You can configure it to mark emails from specific domains as spam.  

Option A: Server-wide via Spam Filter Settings

1. Log in to your Plesk control panel as the administrator.  
2. Go to Tools & Settings in the navigation menu.
3. Click on Spam Filter.
4. Go to the Black List tab.
5. Click Add Domain.
6. Enter the domain name you want to blacklist. To specify a domain, use the format *@example.com. To block a top-level domain, use *@*.com.
7. Click OK.

There are a few ways to blacklist a domain in Plesk, depending on whether you want to block it at the server level for all mailboxes or for specific mailboxes. Here’s a breakdown of the methods:

Option B: Per Mailbox via Email Addresses

1. Log in to your Plesk control panel.
2. Tap on Domains > to the specific domain name.
3. Click on Email Addresses.
4. Find the specific email address for which you want to configure the blacklist and click on it.
5. Go to the Spam filter tab.
6. Click the Show Advanced Settings link (if available).
7. In the Black list field, specify the domain you want to block. Use the format @example.com to block the entire domain for this mailbox.
8. Click OK.
9. You might also want to configure “What to do with messages classified as spam” on the same tab to “Delete all spam messages” for more effective blocking.

Method 3: Using Plesk Email Security (Server-wide)

This method uses the Plesk Email Security settings.

1. Log in to your Plesk control panel as the administrator.  
2. Tap on Tools & Settings, then click Plesk Email Security > Server Settings.
3. In the Blocklist field, enter the domain you want to blacklist. Use @example.com to specify a domain.  
4. Click Save.

Method 4: Using the Command Line Interface (for Linux-based Plesk)

If you have SSH access to your Plesk server, you can use the command line:

1. You can connect the server with SSH.
2. Use the following command to add a domain to the server-wide blacklist:

plesk bin mailserver –add-to-black-list example.com

Replace example.com with the actual domain you want to blacklist. You can insert various domains by using a comma.

• To view the current blacklist, use:

plesk bin mailserver –info black-list

Important Considerations:

• Server-wide vs. Per Mailbox: Choose the method that best suits your needs. Server-wide blacklisting affects all mailboxes on your server, while per-mailbox blacklisting only affects the specified email address.
• Format: Be careful with the format you use when adding domains (e.g., example.com vs. *@example.com). The *@ wildcard is often used in Spam Filter settings to block all email addresses from a specific domain.
• Testing: After blacklisting a domain, it’s a good idea to test if it’s working correctly by sending a test email from an address within the blacklisted domain to one of your Plesk-hosted mailboxes.
• Review Regularly: Periodically review your blacklist to ensure it’s still relevant and doesn’t accidentally block legitimate emails.
• Effectiveness: Blacklisting is effective at preventing emails from reaching your server or specific mailboxes. However, spammers can sometimes change their sending domains, so it’s just one part of a comprehensive spam prevention strategy. You might also consider using other tools like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.  

Choose the method that best fits your requirements and your level of access to the Plesk server. The most common and generally recommended method for server-wide blocking is through Tools & Settings > Mail Server Settings > Black List. For more granular control over specific mailboxes, the Spam Filter settings for that mailbox are the way to go.

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Backing up your web hosting account is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself when the worst might happen. In this article Hostripples will give you how you can easily Back Up Your Website Using Plesk. Follow the steps and back up your website.

Step 1 : Log in to the Control Panel.

Step 2 : Choose correct domain and click the domain.

Step 3 : Select the Websites & Domains tab.

Step 4 : Then, Select the Backup Manager.

Step 5 : Select Back Up.

Step 6 : Select where you want to store the backup: either Server Repository or Personal FTP Repository.

Step 7 : Enter your Email if you want an email once it completes.

Step 8 : Under the Backup Settings section select the Domain configuration and content.

Step 9 : DO NOT select the Suspend domain until backup task is completed. Should the backup fail, your domain would remain suspended and inaccessible to your website viewers.

The backup is completed you can download it.

***** Follow the steps for download backup.

Step 1 : Go to main backup screen.

Step 2 : Click on the Green Circle/Arrow icon on the right side of the backup listing.

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“Application Error
The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration.”

Solution :

This is usually caused by VPS hitting its memory parameters , the QOS alerts can be checked from vzmc/pmc to confirm this.

A temporary solution would be restart the the vps to release the memory resource. You want to fix it permanent solution make sure to check how frequent the QOS parameters are hitting their limit and what is causing this high usage and resolve that accordingly.

After restarting virtual private servers , make sure to check it in new browser window about the Plesk login information. 

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If you want to rebuild apache configuration files on the pleask server then, follow the condition.

• Run the following coomand on the server

[root@hostripples~]# /usr/local/psa/admin/bin/websrvmng -av

This will rebuild all your httpd.include files.

That’s it!

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This article will explain how you can install WordPress on your server using Plesk.

Step 1 : Login to the Plesk control.

Step 2 : Go to Websites and Domains tab.

Step 3 : Click on Domain Name in the bottom.

Step 4 : Click Add New Database.

Step 5 : Type the name for your database.

Step 6 : Select type of database.

Step 7 : Click OK button.

Step 8 : Next, you need to add a user to the database.  Click the Add New Database User icon.

Step 9 : Type the name of the database user.

Step 10 : Enter a complex password (make sure to note it for future use).

Step 11 : Click OK.

Now the database is created, it’s time to start the installation process.

Step 12 : Install wordpress by downloading the wordpress zip file.

Step 13 : Extracting under the domain directory.

Step 14 : Now, Running the link where wordpress files are located.

Step 15 : Use above database and database username when prompted.

Step 16 : Done

Your WordPress has been installed!

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