This databases guide walks UK Plesk users through Managing Database Users on Plesk Obsidian. Steps apply to any managed Plesk hosting plan — including smartxhosting.uk/web-apps where Plesk is bundled with EU data-centre hosting, free SSL, daily backups, WP Toolkit and UK business-hours support.
Why Database Users Matter · Understanding Permission Levels · Adding a Database User · Modifying an Existing User · Linking Users to Databases · The Default User Explained · What to Do If Credentials Are Compromised · Best Practices for Database User Security · FAQ
Plesk provides full database management:
On smartxhosting.uk managed Plesk, regular off-server database backups run automatically.
Plesk exposes the managing database users data in a structured, UK-SME-friendly format. Key metrics:
On managed smartxhosting.uk plans, the same data is visible in the client area dashboard alongside billing metrics.
Plesk user and role management:
Assign roles in Plesk → Users. Under UK GDPR, limit admin access to people who genuinely need it.
Plesk provides full database management:
On smartxhosting.uk managed Plesk, regular off-server database backups run automatically.
Plesk user and role management:
Assign roles in Plesk → Users. Under UK GDPR, limit admin access to people who genuinely need it.
This section covers the practical aspects of managing database users in Plesk Obsidian for UK users.
The feature is accessed from the main Plesk panel — typically via a left-sidebar entry or a per-domain settings tab. Behaviour is consistent across Plesk Linux (smartxhosting.uk default) and Plesk Windows with minor path differences.
For managed Plesk hosting with UK support and VAT invoices, see smartxhosting.uk/web-apps. Under UK GDPR, include any personal data processed through this feature in your data-processing inventory.
Q: Do I need a specific Plesk licence for this feature?
A: Most features described here are included on all managed smartxhosting.uk Plesk hosting plans. Advanced features (WP Toolkit Deluxe, Developer Pack) may require plan upgrade.
Q: Does this work on both Linux and Windows Plesk?
A: Yes — Plesk Obsidian is cross-platform. smartxhosting.uk runs Plesk on Linux; feature parity is close on Windows but file paths and service names differ.
Q: Is this guide for Plesk Obsidian or an older version?
A: Plesk Obsidian (18.x) is assumed throughout. smartxhosting.uk keeps Plesk on the latest stable branch, so UK customers are always on Obsidian.
Q: How does this feature interact with UK GDPR?
A: Any personal data processed via this feature falls under UK GDPR. Ensure your privacy notice reflects the processing, apply encryption where applicable, and document the processing in your data-processing inventory.
Q: Can I automate this via the Plesk API?
A: Yes — Plesk exposes a CLI and XML/REST APIs for automation. smartxhosting.uk managed hosting allows API access for tasks that do not require root.
Q: How do I access Plesk if I am a smartxhosting.uk customer?
A: Log in to smartxhosting.uk client area → Services → Login to Plesk. SSO takes you straight into the panel.