How to Create an Application Folder Using the Virtual Directories Option in Plesk for Windows

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Introduction

Plesk for Windows provides a feature called Virtual Directories, which allows users to create application folders within their hosting environment. This is useful for running ASP.NET applications, setting up custom directories, or configuring application-specific settings.

Steps to Create an Application Folder

Step 1: Log in to Plesk

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to your Plesk login page.
  2. Enter your credentials and click Log In.

Step 2: Navigate to Virtual Directories

  1. Select Websites & Domains from the left-hand menu.
  2. Click on the domain name for which you want to create the application folder.
  3. Under the Hosting & DNS section, click Virtual Directories.

Step 3: Create a New Virtual Directory

  1. Click the Create Virtual Directory button.
  2. In the Directory name field, enter the desired folder name (e.g., myapp).
  3. Click OK to create the directory.

Step 4: Configure the Virtual Directory as an Application

  1. Select the newly created directory from the list.
  2. Click Set as Application to designate this folder as an application.
  3. Configure the application settings:
    • Application Pool: Choose whether to create a new application pool or use an existing one.
    • ASP.NET Settings: Configure the version of ASP.NET if required.
    • Authentication and Access Control: Set authentication methods as needed.
  4. Click OK to save the settings.

Step 5: Upload Application Files

  1. Navigate to File Manager under Websites & Domains.
  2. Open the newly created folder (e.g., myapp).
  3. Click Upload and add your application files.

Step 6: Test the Application

  1. Open your browser and navigate to http://yourdomain.com/myapp.
  2. Verify that the application runs correctly.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily create and configure an application folder using the Virtual Directories option in Plesk for Windows. This allows you to host and manage web applications efficiently within your Plesk environment.

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