How to Use Git in Plesk

How to Use Git in Plesk

Plesk has built-in Git integration, allowing you to pull or auto-deploy code from Git repositories directly to your web hosting environment.

Step 1: Log in to Plesk

Go to:

https://your-server-ip:8443

Log in using your Plesk credentials.

Step 2: Open Git Settings for Your Domain

• Go to Websites & Domains

• Select the domain or subdomain where you want to deploy the code

• Click the Git icon under your domain’s tools

Don’t see the Git icon? Make sure the Git extension is installed via Extensions > Extension Catalog > Git.

Step 3: Choose Git Repository Type

You’ll be asked to select a Git repository type:

• Remote Git Hosting (e.g. GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket): Plesk will pull from a remote repo

• Local Repository on the Server: Use this for manual pushes via SSH or other tools

Step 4: Configure Repository Details

For remote repositories:

• Repository URL: Paste your Git repo link (e.g., https://github.com/yourusername/yourproject.git)

• Branch: Choose which branch to deploy (usually main or master)

• Deployment Mode:

  • Automatic deployment: Auto-pull changes on every commit

  • Manual deployment: Pull manually when you want

Click OK to create the Git integration.

Step 5: Set Deployment Path

Choose where the files from the repository should be deployed:

• Default: /httpdocs

• You can also choose a subdirectory (e.g., /httpdocs/app)

Step 6: Push or Pull Code

• If you selected automatic deployment, Plesk will pull from your Git repo each time you push a commit

• If manual, you can use the Pull Updates button in the Git tool to fetch and deploy changes

Step 7: Monitor Activity

After setup, the Git page will show logs and deployment history so you can track what was pulled and when.

Summary of Git in Plesk