Rent a Plesk license | Included for free with our servers

Q: How does the installation of Plesk work?

When you buy a server product complete with a Plesk licence from IONOS, you won’t have to waste any time installing Plesk. Simply select Plesk during the order process. Find out how to unlock your Plesk licence for your server in this Help Centre article .

Q: Can I install additional extensions?

Yes. You can easily install popular extensions and significantly increase the functionality of your Plesk servers. This includes, for example, security extensions with tools for spam prevention, encryption and DDoS protection, and web development extensions with tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, Docker, and Code Editor.

Q: How can I install backups with Plesk?

You have several options. You can install additional extensions that provide you with backup functionalities. Another option is to use an FTP storage for backups with Plesk, which can also be used for full server backups. In this Help Centre article , we provide a step-by-step explanation of how to use an FTP storage for backups with Plesk. Looking for a backup solution rather than additional Plesk features? Explore our cloud backup packages and find the best solution for you.

Rent a Plesk licence – included free with our servers

Get Plesk Web Host Edition for free with our virtual, dedicated, and cloud servers.

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Domain management tools and maximum flexibility

Need a virtual server, dedicated server, or cloud server with Plesk? A special Plesk server for agencies and hosting resellers?

No problem. IONOS includes the biggest Plesk licence (Web Host Edition) for free with all Plesk hosting products.

Plesk Web Host Edition features

Reseller management	Subscription management	Account management
Power user view (server + site admin)	Custom view management	WordPress Toolkit
Outbound antispam	Email antivirus	Security Core with ModSecurity Rules by Atomicorp

Servers to choose from:

VPS

A virtual server with a Plesk licence is the cheapest way to rent a Plesk server. The computing power of a large server platform is split among customers and you get a virtual server with Plesk.

Only £1/monthexcl. VAT

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Cloud servers

Do you want to adjust the computing power of your Plesk server exactly to your needs and/or operate several virtualised servers in a server network? Then a cloud server with a Plesk licence is ideal.

From £5/monthexcl. VAT

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Dedicated servers

Do you need a Plesk server as a complete, physical server with resources (CPU, RAM, storage, network) that are only available to you? Then a dedicated server with Plesk licence is the perfect choice.

Only £60/monthexcl. VAT

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Special server offers for agencies and hosting resellers

Flexible management – no matter where you are

Maintain a good overview of projects and manage servers and databases anytime and anywhere – thanks to Plesk Web Host Edition’s root/admin features. Set role-based permissions, manage applications, websites, services, and customer accounts via a web-based dashboard. Updates are easily installed on the go.

Conveniently manage customers’ WordPress websites

The Plesk WordPress Toolkit enables you to manage WordPress websites with a single tool. This saves time and simplifies workflows and support requirements. Get the Plesk licence you need (Web Host Edition) including the WordPress Toolkit for free.

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