1. Open Plesk
Open your web hosting product in the CCP and use the auto-login to the Web Hosting Control Panel (WCP). From there you reach Plesk. The exact label can vary by plan; the official guide shows the current path.
Plesk & web hostingUpdated: 02/11/2026
Netcup Plesk: web hosting, domains and SSL
Plesk is the management UI of your Netcup web hosting. This guide shows the most important tasks in the right order.
2. Domain and SSL
Add the domain in Plesk or assign an included domain. For TLS, use Let’s Encrypt; Plesk renews the certificate automatically as long as the domain points to the web hosting.
- Add the domain in Plesk and check the document root.
- Point the DNS A/AAAA record to the web hosting IP.
- Enable Let’s Encrypt and force HTTP→HTTPS.
- Check all subdomains after the switch.
3. PHP, mail and applications
Plesk allows PHP versions per domain, cron jobs, mailboxes and the app installer for WordPress or Nextcloud. Choose the PHP version that fits the application and test after switching.
- Check PHP version and extensions per domain.
- Manage mailboxes, aliases and spam filters in Plesk.
- Install WordPress/Nextcloud via the app installer or manually.
- Monitor cron jobs and SSL renewal.
4. Backups
Plesk has a backup manager. Also back up externally: a backup on the same web hosting is not disaster recovery. Check retention and test a restore.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Plesk version does Netcup use?
Netcup uses Plesk Obsidian. The exact version can change; check it in the Plesk dashboard or the plan description.
Can I change the PHP version per domain?
Yes, Plesk allows PHP versions per domain. Test the application after switching and check required extensions.
Is the Plesk backup enough as the only backup?
No. Also back up externally and test the restore. A backup on the same system does not protect against a total failure.