---
title: "Adding a Domain in Plesk"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/plesk/website-management/adding-a-domain-in-plesk/"
description: "Manage server settings and individual domains/websites seamlessly in Plesk. Easily add registered domains to begin website development."
vertical: "Hosting"
date: "2024-03-04"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# Adding a Domain in Plesk

You use Plesk to manage server level settings, but you also manage your individual domains and websites right in Plesk. As you register domains, you need to add them to Plesk so you can start building your websites.

1. Log into Plesk. If you have never logged into Plesk, read [Getting Started with Plesk](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/plesk/getting-started-with-plesk/).
2. In Power User view, the **Websites & Domains** section is your default home page. Click on **Add Domain**. In Service Provider view, click on **Domains** under **Hosting Services** in the left navigation menu. Click on **Add Domain**.
3. Enter your domain’s information: 
    - Enter your **Domain Name**.  
        | ### **Domain Registration:** |
        |---|
        | Adding a domain to Plesk is not the same as registering a domain name. You need to register your domain name in your Liquid Web account or with another registrar before your website will appear when you visit your URL. We recommend you register your domain name before adding the domain to Plesk. |
    - Leave the **Location of the website’s files** as **Create a new webspace**. Unless you’re an advanced user, having a separate webspace for each domain is a good idea.
    - If you have more than one IP address, make sure your IP address is correct.
    - Choose a **Username** and choose and confirm a **Password** for your domain.  
        ![your domain information](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_WPZ21o.gif)
4. Click **OK**.

You’ll be able to see your new domain in your **Websites & Domains** list. If you scroll down the page, you’ll be able to see any other domains you’ve created, too.