How to change a default document root for all new websites on Plesk?

Question

How to change a default document root for all new websites in Plesk?

Answer

Note: The default document root will be changed only for newly created domains. All existing domains will keep storing their files in the old location.

1. Log in to Plesk GUI

2. Go to Extensions and install the Panel.ini editor extension

3. Access this extension in Extensions > My extensions > Panel.ini Editor > Open and click on Editor.

4. Add the following section on top of the editor view:

   [domainManagement]
    docroot = "new_default_docroot"

   

   Note: Here new_default_docroot is a directory name (public) or a path to the directory (domain_files/public).

5. Click on ‘Save‘ to apply the changes.

For more information about defining a custom document root, visit: Administrator’s Guide: Defining a Custom Document Root.

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