The Plesk File Manager includes a search tool that lets you find files by name or content. This is useful when you need to locate a specific file in a large directory structure or find files containing specific text.
Searching by File Name
- Log in to Plesk.
- Go to Websites & Domains → click your domain → Files.
- Click the Search icon (magnifying glass) at the top of the file list.
- Type the file name or part of the name you are looking for.
- Click the search options icon to choose the search type:
- Filename only: Searches for matching file and folder names.
- Content only: Searches for text inside files.
- Filename and content: Searches both.
- Press Enter or click Search.
- Results will appear in the file list.
Searching by File Content
To find files containing specific text (e.g., a configuration value or error message):
- Open the search options and select Content only or Filename and content.
- Enter the text you want to search for.
- Press Enter.
- File Manager will scan all files in the current directory and subdirectories.
Tips for Efficient Searching
- Search from the root directory (go up to
/) to search across all files on your account. - Use Filename only for faster results when you know the file name.
- Content searches can be slow for large accounts with many files.
Important Notes
- Content search may not work with binary files (images, PDFs, compiled files).
- Search results are limited to files within your subscription directory.
Troubleshooting
Search returns no results:
- Verify the file name or text is correct.
- Ensure you are searching in the correct directory (navigate to the root first).
Search is very slow:
- Use Filename only instead of content search for faster results.
- Contact your hosting provider if searches consistently time out.
