{"id":645,"date":"2024-12-06T15:13:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T15:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drupalwebhosting.in\/tutorials\/?p=645"},"modified":"2024-12-06T15:13:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T15:13:43","slug":"how-can-domain-change-in-plesk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drupalwebhosting.in\/tutorials\/how-can-domain-change-in-plesk\/","title":{"rendered":"How can Domain Change in Plesk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Domain change in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plesk.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.plesk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plesk <\/a>involves updating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drupalwebhosting.in\/domain-registration\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.drupalwebhosting.in\/domain-registration\/\">domain in the control panel<\/a> and ensuring the related configurations (DNS records, file paths, SSL certificates, etc.) are updated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plesk is a widely-used hosting control panel that allows administrators to manage websites, domains, emails, databases, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#when-should-you-change-a-domain-in-plesk\">When Should You Domain Change in Plesk?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#prerequisites-for-changing-a-domain-in-plesk\">Prerequisites for Changing a Domain in Plesk<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-by-step-process-to-change-a-domain-name-in-plesk\">Step-by-Step Process to Domain change Name in Plesk<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#step-1-log-in-to-plesk\">Step 1: Log in to Plesk<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-2-locate-the-subscription\">Step 2: Locate the Subscription<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-3-access-the-hosting-settings\">Step 3: Access the Hosting Settings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-4-change-the-domain-name\">Step 4: Domain Change Name<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-5-save-the-changes\">Step 5: Save the Changes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-6-update-dns-records\">Step 6: Update DNS Records<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-7-update-ssl-tls-certificates\">Step 7: Update SSL\/TLS Certificates<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-8-verify-website-and-applications\">Step 8: Verify Website and Applications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-9-email-and-ftp-adjustments\">Step 9: Email and FTP Adjustments<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-10-test-the-new-domain\">Step 10: Test the New Domain<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#troubleshooting-common-issues\">Troubleshooting Common Issues<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#additional-tips\">Additional Tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is typically required in scenarios like rebranding, changing to a new domain for SEO purposes, or correcting an incorrectly set domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-should-you-change-a-domain-in-plesk\"><strong>When Should You Domain <strong>Change <\/strong>in Plesk?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rebranding<\/strong>: Your company name changes, and you need to reflect it in the domain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Domain Name Purchase<\/strong>: You&#8217;ve acquired a better or shorter domain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Migration<\/strong>: Moving from one domain to another as part of an organizational shift.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Testing to Production<\/strong>: Changing a temporary development domain (e.g., <code>dev.yourdomain.com<\/code>) to the live domain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prerequisites-for-changing-a-domain-in-plesk\"><strong>Prerequisites for Changing a Domain in Plesk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before making the domain change, ensure the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access to Plesk<\/strong>: You need administrative or user access to your Plesk control panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Domain Ownership<\/strong>: The new domain must be registered and pointed to the server\u2019s IP or DNS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Backup<\/strong>: Create a backup of your website and settings to avoid accidental data loss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DNS Management<\/strong>: You should know how to update DNS records if your DNS is hosted outside Plesk.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-by-step-process-to-change-a-domain-name-in-plesk\"><strong>Step-by-Step Process to Domain change Name in Plesk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-log-in-to-plesk\"><strong>Step 1: Log in to Plesk<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your browser and go to your Plesk URL, typically something like <code>https:\/\/yourserverip:8443<\/code> or <code>https:\/\/plesk.yourdomain.com<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in using your admin or subscription credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-locate-the-subscription\"><strong>Step 2: Locate the Subscription<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once logged in, navigate to <strong>Websites &amp; Domains<\/strong> in the left sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the list of domains and subscriptions, find the one you want to domain change.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-access-the-hosting-settings\"><strong>Step 3: Access the Hosting Settings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Hosting Settings<\/strong> next to the domain name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This opens a page displaying key hosting options, such as the domain name, document root, PHP version, and SSL\/TLS certificates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-change-the-domain-name\"><strong>Step 4: Domain <strong>Change <\/strong>Name<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate the <strong>Domain name<\/strong> field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace the existing domain name with the new one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review related settings:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Document Root<\/strong>: Ensure the document root path aligns with the new domain if necessary. For example, <code>httpdocs<\/code> or <code>public_html<\/code> paths might need adjustment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SSL\/TLS<\/strong>: Check whether you have a valid SSL\/TLS certificate for the new domain. If not, prepare to issue or install one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-save-the-changes\"><strong>Step 5: Save the Changes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> or <strong>Apply<\/strong> to finalize the change. Plesk will process the update, which may take a minute or two.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-6-update-dns-records\"><strong>Step 6: Update DNS Records<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the domain change is complete, update the <strong>DNS records<\/strong>. If you manage DNS inside Plesk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Websites &amp; Domains<\/strong> > <strong>DNS Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update any existing records (e.g., A, CNAME, MX) to reflect the new domain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Apply Changes<\/strong> to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If your DNS is managed externally (e.g., at a registrar like GoDaddy or Namecheap):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to the external DNS provider.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edit records for the new domain, ensuring they point to your server&#8217;s IP.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-7-update-ssl-tls-certificates\"><strong>Step 7: Update SSL\/TLS Certificates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Websites &amp; Domains<\/strong> > <strong>SSL\/TLS Certificates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove the old certificate and install a new one for the new domain. You can:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the <strong>Let\u2019s Encrypt<\/strong> integration in Plesk for free SSL certificates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload a purchased SSL certificate if applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the new certificate is installed, bind it to the domain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-8-verify-website-and-applications\"><strong>Step 8: Verify Website and Applications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your domain hosts a website (e.g., WordPress, Joomla), update application-specific configurations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WordPress<\/strong>: Update the site URL in the <code>wp-config.php<\/code> file or through the admin panel under Settings > General.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Databases<\/strong>: Ensure any domain references in the database are updated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hardcoded Links<\/strong>: Check for hardcoded links or references to the old domain in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-9-email-and-ftp-adjustments\"><strong>Step 9: Email and FTP Adjustments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use email or FTP accounts associated with the domain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Update MX, SPF, and DKIM records for the new domain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notify users to update email client settings (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FTP<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure FTP accounts and file paths are updated if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-10-test-the-new-domain\"><strong>Step 10: Test the New Domain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your browser and access the new domain to ensure the site loads correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test DNS propagation using tools like <code>whatsmydns.net<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify SSL is functioning and redirects (if configured) work as intended.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting-common-issues\"><strong>Troubleshooting Common Issues<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DNS Propagation Delay<\/strong>: Changes to DNS can take up to 48 hours to propagate globally.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a temporary hosts file entry to bypass propagation for testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SSL\/TLS Errors<\/strong>: Ensure the new certificate matches the domain. If using Let\u2019s Encrypt, verify the domain is pointing to your server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Broken Links or Images<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use tools like <strong>Screaming Frog SEO Spider<\/strong> or online link checkers to find broken links.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace old domain references in the database or code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additional-tips\"><strong>Additional Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Redirect Old Domain<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set up 301 redirects from the old domain to the new domain for SEO purposes. This can be done in <code>.htaccess<\/code> or through Plesk\u2019s redirect settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inform Stakeholders<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Notify customers, clients, or users about the domain change to avoid confusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitor Performance<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use tools like Google Search Console to monitor crawl errors and ensure the new domain is indexed properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing a domain name in Plesk is a straightforward process but involves attention to detail, especially with DNS settings, SSL certificates, and application configurations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the steps above ensures a smooth transition with minimal downtime or disruption. Always back up your data and double-check configurations to avoid common pitfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you encounter issues, Plesk\u2019s support documentation and forums are excellent resources, or feel free to ask for further guidance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Domain change in Plesk involves updating the domain in the control panel and ensuring the related configurations (DNS records, file paths, SSL certificates, etc.) are updated. Plesk is a widely-used hosting control panel that allows administrators to manage websites, domains, emails, databases, and more. 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