Using Plesk Git integration for version control allows you to streamline the development workflow, collaborate on code projects, and manage code repositories directly from the Plesk control panel. Plesk provides native support for Git, enabling you to deploy, clone, push, pull, and manage Git repositories with ease. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use Plesk Git integration for version control:

Accessing Plesk Control Panel:

1. Log in to Plesk:
   • Log in to your Plesk control panel using your administrator credentials.

Enabling Git Support:

2. Install Git Extension:

   • If the Git extension is not already installed, navigate to the "Extensions" tab in the Plesk control panel and search for "Git." Install the Git extension to enable Git support in Plesk.

3. Verify Git Installation:

   • Once installed, verify that Git is successfully installed and available on your server. You can check Git status and version information from the Git extension interface in Plesk.

Managing Git Repositories:

4. Navigate to Git Repositories:

   • Access the Git repositories management interface from the "Websites & Domains" tab in the Plesk control panel. Click on the "Git" icon to open the Git repositories management interface.

5. Create Git Repository:

   • Click on the "Add Git Repository" button to create a new Git repository. Enter the repository name, specify the repository path, and select additional settings such as Git branch, authentication method, and access permissions.

6. Clone Existing Repository:

   • Clone an existing Git repository from a remote repository URL or from another server. Enter the repository URL, authentication credentials (if required), and destination path to clone the repository to your server.

Managing Repository Settings:

7. Configure Repository Settings:

   • Customize repository settings, such as branch tracking, automatic deployment, and webhooks integration. Specify deployment options, such as automatic deployment to web hosting directories or manual deployment triggers.

8. Set Up Webhooks:

   • Set up webhooks to trigger automated actions, such as deployment, testing, or notification alerts, based on repository events. Configure webhook URLs, payloads, and event triggers to integrate Git repositories with external services and workflows.

Deploying and Managing Code:

9. Push Code Changes:

   • Push code changes to the Git repository from your local development environment using Git client software. Commit changes, stage files, and push commits to the remote repository hosted on your Plesk server.

10. Automated Deployment:

    • Enable automated deployment to deploy code changes from the Git repository to the web hosting directories. Configure deployment triggers, such as branch updates or webhook events, to automatically deploy changes to production or staging environments.

11. Manual Deployment:

    • Perform manual deployment to deploy code changes manually from the Git repository to the web hosting directories. Use the Plesk control panel or Git client software to initiate manual deployments and synchronize code between development and production environments.

Collaborating and Workflow Integration:

12. Collaborate on Code Projects:

    • Collaborate with team members, developers, and contributors by sharing access to Git repositories and collaborating on code projects. Use Git branches, pull requests, and code reviews to facilitate collaboration and code contributions.

13. Integrate with Development Workflow:

    • Integrate Git repositories with your development workflow, build pipeline, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes. Automate testing, deployment, and release processes using Git hooks, webhooks, and integration with CI/CD tools.

Conclusion:

By leveraging Plesk Git integration for version control, you can streamline the development process, improve collaboration, and manage code repositories more effectively. Plesk's intuitive Git management tools simplify repository creation, configuration, and deployment, enabling you to focus on code development and project collaboration. Whether you're working on individual projects or collaborating with a team, Plesk Git integration provides the flexibility and functionality you need to manage code repositories and version control seamlessly from the Plesk control panel.