Install Your Plesk License
This guide shows how to activate Plesk by downloading your license key file from the PowerPanel. You then install the key via the Plesk interface or the command line.
1. Download License Key
First, you need to retrieve your Plesk license key file from your PowerPanel account.
✓Log in to your PowerPanel
✓Navigate to Hardware → Server Management
✓Select Details for your specific server
✓Download the license key file (.key)
2. Option A: Via Plesk Interface (Recommended)
The simplest way is to upload the key directly through the Plesk web interface:
✓Log in to Plesk with admin credentials
✓Navigate to Tools & Settings in the left menu
✓Click on License Management
✓Select Install Key and upload your .key file
3. Option B: Via Command Line
Advanced users can install the license via SSH or RDP. Transfer the file to your server (e.g., to /tmp/) first.
Linux Server (SSH)
Linux Activation
plesk bin license -i /tmp/your-license.key
Windows Server (RDP)
Windows Activation
plesk bin license --install C:\path\ o\license.key
Once the key is installed, the interface will automatically refresh to show your active license status.
Need further help with Plesk?
For details on all features, consult the official Plesk documentation. If you encounter technical issues with your license activation, open a ticket in the PowerPanel to contact our 24/7 support.