How to Recreate a Hosting Account in Plesk Control Panel

Recreating a hosting account in Plesk involves deleting the existing account and then setting it up again. Follow these steps carefully to ensure a seamless process while preserving important data if needed.

Hosting Account in Plesk Control Panel

Step 1: Back Up the Account

Before deleting the account, back up any important data:

1. Log in to the Plesk control panel as an administrator.
2. Navigate to Websites & Domains.
3. Select the domain you wish to back up.
4. Click Backup Manager.
5. Choose Back Up and configure the backup options, including:
   • Files and Databases: Ensure all critical data is included.
   • Backup Storage: Save it to a remote location or the local server.
6. Once the backup is completed, download it to a secure location.

Step 2: Delete the Hosting Account

1. Navigate to Subscriptions or Customers in the Plesk dashboard.
2. Locate the account you wish to delete.
3. Click Remove to delete the hosting account and associated resources (files, databases, email accounts, etc.).
   • Note: Verify you have the necessary backups before proceeding.

Step 3: Recreate the Hosting Account

1. Return to Subscriptions or Customers.
2. Click Add New Subscription.
3. Provide the necessary information:
   • Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the account.
   • Username & Password: Set login credentials for the account.
   • Hosting Plan: Assign a hosting plan or create a custom one with the required resource limits.
4. Click OK to create the account.

Step 4: Restore Data

1. After recreating the account, navigate to Websites & Domains for the new subscription.
2. Go to Backup Manager and upload the backup file saved earlier.
3. Select the backup and click Restore.
   • Ensure you restore files, databases, and email configurations as needed.

Step 5: Verify the Hosting Account

1. Check that the website files, databases, and email accounts have been restored successfully.
2. Test the domain to ensure it resolves correctly.
3. Verify permissions, SSL certificates, and other hosting configurations.

Important Notes

• If you’re recreating the account due to technical issues, ensure that the root cause is resolved before proceeding.
• Inform the customer or stakeholders about potential downtime during the process.
• If needed, review DNS settings to confirm proper domain pointing.

Recreating a hosting account in Plesk can help resolve issues or reset configurations, ensuring the account operates optimally.