How to use PHP-FPM with Nginx in Plesk

Symptoms

• PHP handler FPM application served by Nginx is not available at Plesk > Domains > example.com > PHP Settings
• However is enabled at Plesk > Tools & Settings > PHP Settings

Cause

nginx is not installed or not activated on the server.

Resolution

nginx is usually disabled, or even not installed, then it is required to:

1. Log in to Plesk

2. Check if nginx is installed in:

   Plesk > Tools&Settings > Updates and Upgrades > Add or Remove components > Web Hosting.

   Note: Install it if it is not installed

3. Activate nginx service in:

   Plesk > Tools&Settings > Service Management > Reverse proxy service (nginx) > Start