Plesk Onyx for Linux
kb: how-to
ABT: Group B
Applicable to:
- Plesk Onyx for Linux
Question
How to switch a domain to nginx-only hosting (without Apache) in Plesk?
Answer
After switching a domain to nginx-only hosting:
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Check if the website is working with nginx.
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Websites that use rewrite rules in the
.htaccessfile may not work properly, because the.htaccessfile is not processed by nginx. For more information, visit this KB article. -
Webmail will continue working on Apache.
Switching on nginx-only hosting for a domain
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Go to Domains > example.com > Apache & nginx Settings.
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In the nginx settings section, disable the Proxy mode setting.
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Apply the changes.
Switching on nginx-only hosting for all new domains under a service plan
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Go to Service Plans> Example Plan > Web Server tab.
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In the nginx settings section, disable the Proxy mode setting.
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Click Update & Sync.
Comments
8 comments
You should mention that this will ignore .htaccess files. also mod_security will not work, after I enabled Nginx only for some sites, I am reverting back to Nginx reverse mode with Apache just for the sake of mod_security, mod_security is very important to address many web sites security issues.
Hello Muhammad Altabba
Most probably, the Nginx isn't installed on the server.
Make sure it's installed as described here: https://support.plesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/213944825-How-to-install-and-enable-nginx-reverse-proxy-on-a-Plesk-for-Linux-server
Hello Fouad Ahmed Fouad,
Thank you for notes. Article was updated.
There is no `nginx settings section` in my Plesk under Websites & Domains > Apache & nginx Settings!
Where can I configure this?
Thanks,
Hi, what are some of the benefits of doing this?
Hello @Mario !
Thank you for pointing out!
The link has been repaired:
Customer's Guide: Nginx-Only Hosting
Hi,
The Customer's Guide: Nginx-Only Hosting is resulting in 404, could you please check?
Thanks!
Hello Nathan Wilson
Please, check our blog article devoted to this topic: https://www.plesk.com/blog/guides/enable-nginx-only-hosting-your-domain/
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