Setup Plesk To Work As Apache

Plesk Proxy Mode

To set up Plesk to work like Apache and configure the WP Ghost plugin, follow these steps:

1. Log in to Plesk as an administrator.
2. Go to “Websites & Domains” and click on “Apache & nginx Settings” for the desired domain.
3. Scroll down to the “nginx settings” section.
4. Select the “Proxy mode” checkbox. This enables nginx to act as a reverse proxy for Apache.
5. Clear the “Smart static files processing” checkbox. This ensures that all static files are passed through to Apache for processing.
6. Clear the “Serve static files directly by nginx” checkbox. This instructs nginx to pass all static file requests to Apache for handling.
7. Click “Apply” to save the changes.

With these settings, Apache will handle all content, both static and dynamic, while nginx acts as a reverse proxy. This configuration allows you to set up the WP Ghost plugin specifically for Apache.

Please note that using Apache as the sole handler for all content may have performance implications.

More details: https://docs.plesk.com/en-US/onyx/customer-guide/websites-and-domains/hosting-settings/web-server-settings/apache-and-nginx-settings.72320/#serve-all-static-and-dynamic-content-via-apache

Configure the WP Ghost for Apache

After setting up Plesk to work like Apache, follow these steps to configure the WP Ghost plugin specifically for Apache:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to WP Ghost > Advanced > Compatibility > Server type.
3. Select Apache server from the Server type section. This ensures that the plugin’s settings are compatible with Apache.
4. Click Save to save the changes.

By specifying the server type as Apache within the WP Ghost plugin, you ensure that the plugin’s functionality aligns with the configuration you’ve set up in Plesk. This ensures proper compatibility and optimal performance when hiding your WordPress site’s information from prying eyes.