Here at Plesk, we aim to continuously improve the tools and features you use to manage your hosting environment. With Plesk Obsidian 18.0.68, we’ve introduced several exciting enhancements and new features designed to boost performance, streamline operations, and provide a more secure and user-friendly experience.  

Panel and Hosting Improvements 

1. CloudLinux 9 Support: Support for CloudLinux 9 is now available starting from 18.0.68 and will be supported until 2032.  

1. Watchdog 3.0 Revamp 

1. User Interface Overhaul: Redesigned with modern UX libraries for an improved experience. 

1. Enhanced Compatibility: Now supported on all modern operating systems, ensuring seamless functionality. 

1. Prohibited Domain Names: To enhance security against phishing attempts, we’ve introduced a feature preventing the creation of domains that resolve to other servers. 

Customizable Mail Helper 

Admins can now better assist their users with email configuration: 

• Tailored Configuration Instructions: Customize the “Configure Mail Clients” helper’s text, links, and formatting using Markdown to align with your brand’s voice and style. 

• Convenient Sharing: Use the “Copy the setup wizard link” option to share configuration steps directly, even with users who lack access to Plesk. 

• Simplified Email Management: These enhancements provide a smoother experience, reducing support queries and empowering end users. 

Small but Mighty Improvements 

• Domain Mail Service Update via CLI: Change settings from “Not configured” to “Disabled for incoming mail” effortlessly. 

• Reseller Plans Sync: Improved sync mechanism includes validation for permissions, hiding ungranted permissions, and automatically creating default plans within admin-defined limits. 

• Enhanced Domain Card View: A cleaner, consolidated layout displays all controls in one place for easier management. 

• Password Management Upgrades: 

• Copy passwords immediately after generation. 

• Skip extra steps with direct copying functionality. 

• Improved Linux Package Handling: Updates are blocked if inconsistencies in APT or DPKG tools are detected, with instructions provided for resolution. 

Deployment Updates 

• Windows Hosting: MariaDB Connector/ODBC 64-bit 3.2.4 replaces the deprecated MySQL Connector/ODBC versions, ensuring up-to-date and secure deployment practices. 

Plesk Obsidian Stability and Security Enhancements 

• Bug Fixes: Dozens of customer-reported bugs resolved for a more stable environment. 

• Third-Party Component Updates: 

• Linux: Upgraded to phpMyAdmin 5.2.2. 

• Windows: Updates include PHP 8.3.17, BIND 9.16.49, libcurl 8.12.1, Node.js (v20.18.2 and v18.20.6), MailEnable Standard 10.50, and Git 2.47.1.2. 

Why Stay Updated? 

Keeping your Plesk environment up to date ensures you receive optimal performance, advanced security, and access to the latest tools and features – all designed to make sure your hosting management is easier and more efficient than ever.  

Ready to explore these updates? View the full changelog here, or dive straight into Plesk to see the new improvements for yourself!