We can start, stop, or restart system services from the Plesk control panel easily. The ability to start, stop, or restart system services is essential to keep the server running smoothly and to troubleshoot problems efficiently. This article will guide you through the process of managing system services on your Plesk server so that you can control server functionality.
Steps to Start, Stop, or Restart System Services from Plesk control panel:
Step 1: Log in to your Plesk control panel. Open a web browser and enter the URL provided by your hosting provider, followed by the appropriate credentials. After logging in, you can access the Plesk control panel.
Step 2: In the Plesk control panel, locate and click on the "Tools & Settings" option in the left-hand sidebar. This will expand a menu with various administrative tools. Scroll down and select "Services Management" under the "Server Management" section.
Step 3: After entering the services management interface, you will see a list of various services running on the server. As explained in the image, you can start, restart and stop the service by clicking the desired icon.
Steps to Restart Services via SSH (Linux Servers)
If you have SSH access to your Linux server, you can manage services directly from the command line. This method is useful when the Plesk interface is inaccessible or when advanced troubleshooting is required.
Step 1: Connect to the Server via SSH
Use an SSH client (such as Terminal or PuTTY) and connect to your server as the root user:
ssh root@your-server-ip
Step 2: Restart a Service Using systemctl
Most modern Linux distributions use systemd. To restart a service, run:
systemctl restart service_name
Examples:
systemctl restart apache2
systemctl restart nginx
Step 3: Check Service Status (Optional)
To verify whether the service restarted successfully:
systemctl status service_name
Conclusion:
Managing system services is an important aspect of server management, and Plesk's service management interface allows you to easily start, stop, and restart services on your server. By following the step-by-step guide provided in this article, you can efficiently manage the services running on your Plesk server and ensure smooth functioning of your websites and applications.
