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The Python support is missing from domain’s Hosting Settings page in Plesk

Symptoms

The Python support option is missing in Domains > example.com > Hosting Settings. As a result, it is not possible to execute Python scripts on a server.

Cause

The Python module for Apache is deprecated since Plesk 17.8.

Resolution

Apply one of the solutions below:

Note: the solutions below were not officially tested with the Plesk, we cannot guarantee the stability of the workarounds.

For RHEL based systems (CentOS/CloudLinux)

Log into the server via SSH.
Install mod_python from third-party resource:

# wget http://repo.iotti.biz/CentOS/7/noarch/lux-release-7-1.noarch.rpm
# rpm -Uvh lux-release*rpm
# yum install mod_python -y
Restart the Apache service:
# service httpd restart
Log in to Plesk.
Refresh Plesk components by pressing the Refresh button in Tools & Settings > Server Components.
Enable the Python support checkbox in Service Plans > Hosting Plans > ServicePlanName > Hosting Settings.
Scroll down and press the Update & Sync button.
Enable the Python support checkbox in Domains > example.com > Hosting Settings.
Scroll down and press the OK button to apply the changes.

For Debian based systems (Ubuntu/Debian)

Log into the server via SSH.
Install mod_python by executing the command below:

# apt install libapache2-mod-python
Restart the Apache service:
# service apache2 restart
Log in to Plesk.
Refresh Plesk components by pressing the Refresh button in Tools & Settings > Server Components.
Enable the Python support checkbox in Service Plans > Hosting Plans > ServicePlanName > Hosting Parameters tab.
Scroll down and press the Update & Sync button.
Enable the Python support checkbox in Domains > example.com > Hosting Settings.
Scroll down and press the OK button to apply the changes.