How to Deploy a Website Using Git in Plesk

How to Deploy a Website Using Git in Plesk

Plesk allows you to connect to a Git repository and deploy your code automatically or manually to your website directory.

Step 1: Log in to Plesk

Open:

https://your-server-ip:8443

Log in with your admin or domain credentials.

Step 2: Go to Websites & Domains

• Select your domain

• Click Git from the list of tools

  If you don't see it, go to Extensions > Git and install it

Step 3: Add a Git Repository

Click Add Git Repository, then choose one of the following:

Option 1: Remote Git Repository (e.g., GitHub, GitLab)

• Set Repository URL (e.g., https://github.com/youruser/yourproject.git)

• Choose Deployment Mode:

  • Automatic Deployment — deploy every time code is pushed

  • Manual Deployment — deploy only when you click “Pull”

• Select the Target Directory (usually /httpdocs)

Option 2: Local Git Repository on Server

You can also initialize a bare Git repo in Plesk and push to it from your local computer.

Step 4: Set Up Webhook (for Auto-Deployment, GitHub)

If you use automatic deployment, set up a webhook:

• Go to GitHub > Repository Settings > Webhooks

• Add a new webhook with this URL:

https://yourdomain.com/modules/git/public/web-hook.php?uuid=XXXX

Replace the uuid=XXXX with your actual UUID from the Plesk Git settings.

Step 5: Deploy or Pull Code

• For manual deployment, click Pull Updates in the Git interface

• Files will be copied to your selected directory (e.g., /httpdocs)

Step 6: Test Your Website

Visit your site to confirm the latest version is deployed:

https://yourdomain.com

Optional: Use Git Branches

• Plesk supports specific branch deployment

• In the Git settings, select the branch (e.g., main, production, dev)

• You can switch branches and redeploy as needed

Summary