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To add a new domain in Plesk, follow these detailed steps. This will allow you to manage the domain's website, emails, and other services such as databases, DNS settings, and more.

Step-by-Step Guide to Add a New Domain in Plesk:

Step 1: Log in to Plesk

1. Open your Plesk control panel by navigating to https://your-domain.com:8443 (replace your-domain.com with your actual domain or server IP address).
2. Enter your admin username and password to log in.

Step 2: Go to the "Websites & Domains" Section

1. After logging in, click on the "Websites & Domains" tab from the Plesk dashboard.
2. This section allows you to manage your websites, domains, and hosting services.

Step 3: Add a New Domain

1. In the "Websites & Domains" section, find and click on the "Add Domain" button, typically located at the top of the page or under the domain management section.

Step 4: Fill in Domain Details

You’ll be presented with a form where you’ll need to provide details about the new domain.

1. Domain Name: Enter the full domain name (e.g., example.com) you want to add.
2. Document Root: This is the folder where the domain's website files will be stored. Plesk usually sets this to /httpdocs by default, but you can change it if you want.
3. IP Address: Choose an available IP address for the domain. Most users only have one IP address, but if your server has multiple IP addresses, select the one that corresponds to this domain.
4. SSL Support: If you wish to enable SSL (secure connection), check the box for "SSL/TLS support". You can configure SSL certificates later.
5. Mail Settings: You can choose to enable mail services for the domain, allowing you to create email accounts like [email protected].
   • If you don't need email, you can disable this for now.
6. Web Hosting Settings: Choose the hosting type:
   • Website Hosting: For hosting a website.
   • Forwarding: If you want to forward the domain to another URL.
   • Webspace Only: For creating a webspace but no hosting.

Step 5: Choose Additional Options (Optional)

1. You can select additional options such as enabling PHP, setting up databases, or creating subdomains.
   • These options can be configured later, but it's a good idea to enable them now if you're planning to use them for the domain.

Step 6: Click "OK" to Create the Domain

1. Once you've filled in all the required details and selected the appropriate settings, click the "OK" or "Add Domain" button to create the new domain.
2. Plesk will begin adding the domain, and you should see it listed under the "Websites & Domains" section once it’s done.

Step 7: Upload Your Website Files (Optional)

1. After creating the domain, you can upload your website files to the document root (usually /httpdocs).
   • You can upload files using FTP, File Manager in Plesk, or via SSH if you prefer.
   • If you are using a CMS like WordPress, you can install it via the Applications tab in Plesk.

Step 8: Set Up Email (Optional)

1. If you enabled mail for the domain, you can create email addresses by clicking the "Mail" tab under the domain and then selecting "Create Email Address".
   • For example, you can create [email protected].
   • You can also configure email forwarding, auto-responder, and other email services here.

Step 9: Configure DNS Settings (If Required)

1. If the domain is not pointing to your server yet, you’ll need to configure the DNS settings.
   • Go to the "DNS Settings" tab for the domain and verify that the A record points to the correct IP address of your server.
   • If you registered the domain with a different provider, log in to their control panel and update the nameservers or DNS records to point to your Plesk server.

Step 10: Verify and Test the Domain

1. After completing the setup, you can visit the domain in your browser to ensure that the website is live.
2. Check the email and other services to make sure everything is working as expected.

By following these steps, you can easily add a new domain in Plesk and start managing its website, email, DNS, and other services. Plesk offers an intuitive interface to handle all aspects of web hosting, making it easy for you to maintain and scale your domains.