How to Use the Plesk Search and Help Features

Plesk includes built-in search and help tools that make it easy to find settings, features, and documentation without navigating through multiple menus. This guide explains how to use these features effectively.

Using the Search Bar

The search bar is located at the top of the Plesk interface and allows you to quickly find any tool, setting, or domain:

1. Click the search bar at the top of the screen (or press Ctrl+F / Cmd+F).
2. Type a keyword related to what you are looking for (e.g., "SSL", "database", "PHP", "domain").
3. Plesk will display matching results including:
   • Navigation items: Menu links to relevant pages (e.g., "Websites & Domains" for "domain").
   • Domains: Your registered domains matching the search term.
   • Extensions: Installed or available extensions.
   • Knowledge base articles: Relevant help articles from Plesk documentation.
4. Click on any result to navigate directly to that page or tool.

Accessing the Help Menu

Plesk provides context-sensitive help and documentation:

1. Click the Help icon (question mark) in the top-right corner of the screen.
2. The help menu offers:
   • Online Guide: Opens the Plesk documentation page relevant to the current screen you are viewing.
   • Video Tutorials: Short video guides on common tasks.
   • About: Displays your Plesk version, build number, and license information.
   • Support: Links to Plesk support resources.

Using Context-Sensitive Help

Many pages in Plesk include inline help:

• Look for info icons (i) or tooltip text next to settings and options.
• Hovering over these icons will display a brief explanation of the feature or setting.

Tips for Efficient Navigation

• Use the search bar instead of navigating through menus — it is often faster.
• The help guide changes based on the page you are currently viewing, so open it from the relevant page for the most accurate information.
• If you cannot find what you need in Plesk, try searching the official Plesk documentation at docs.plesk.com.

Important Notes

• The search bar searches within your Plesk environment, not the entire internet.
• Help articles and tutorials may reference features not available on your specific hosting plan.

Troubleshooting

Search returns no results:

• Try a different keyword or more general term.
• The feature may not be available on your subscription. Contact your hosting provider.

Help page does not open:

• Check if your browser is blocking pop-ups from the Plesk interface.
• Try accessing the Plesk documentation directly at docs.plesk.com.