How to Import an App or Site on Plesk

How to Import a Website or App in Plesk

Plesk offers both automatic website import tools and manual methods (via file manager, Git, or FTP) to bring in your existing site or web application.

✅ Method 1: Use Website Importing Tool (Recommended)

This tool copies your website’s files and databases from another hosting account to your Plesk server.

Step 1: Log in to Plesk

Open:

https://your-server-ip:8443

Log in with your admin or customer credentials.

Step 2: Go to Website Importing Tool

• Click Website Importing from the sidebar or

• Go to Websites & Domains > Website Importing

If it’s not installed, go to Extensions > Website Importing to install it.

Step 3: Enter Source Server Details

Fill in:

Then click Prepare Import.

Step 4: Select What to Import

Choose:

• Website files

• Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

• Mail accounts (optional)

Click Start Import.

Step 5: Wait for Completion

Once finished, Plesk will show a summary of imported files, databases, and any warnings.
You can now access the imported site via your domain.

✅ Method 2: Manual Upload via File Manager or FTP

If the automatic import isn’t possible, use this method:

Step 1: Upload Files

• Go to Websites & Domains > File Manager

• Upload your site files into the /httpdocs directory

Or use an FTP client (like FileZilla) with these settings:

Step 2: Import the Database

If your site uses a database:

• Go to Databases > Add Database

• Create a new database and user

• Click phpMyAdmin next to the DB

• Use the Import tab to upload your .sql file

Update your site’s config file (like wp-config.php or .env) with the new DB name, user, and password.

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