Deploying .NET 10 Applications via Plesk Print

Overview

This guide explains how to deploy your .NET 10 (ASP.NET Core 10) application to your Windows hosting account using Plesk. Our servers have .NET 10 runtime pre-installed, so you can deploy your applications immediately.

Before You Begin

Ensure your application is:

• Built for .NET 10 target framework
• Published using dotnet publish command
• Tested locally before deployment

Step 1: Publish Your Application Locally

On your development machine, publish your application:

dotnet publish -c Release -o ./publish

This creates a publish folder containing all files needed for deployment.

Framework-Dependent vs Self-Contained

• Framework-Dependent (Recommended): Smaller deployment, uses server runtime
• Self-Contained: Includes runtime, larger but independent

# Framework-dependent (recommended)
dotnet publish -c Release

# Self-contained
dotnet publish -c Release --self-contained true -r win-x64

Step 2: Upload Files via Plesk File Manager or FTP

Option A: Using Plesk File Manager

1. Log in to Plesk
2. Go to Websites & Domains
3. Click File Manager for your domain
4. Navigate to your web root (usually httpdocs)
5. Upload all files from your publish folder

Option B: Using FTP

1. Connect using your FTP credentials from Plesk
2. Navigate to /httpdocs or your document root
3. Upload all files from your local publish folder

Step 3: Configure .NET Core in Plesk

1. Go to Websites & Domains
2. Click on your domain
3. Click .NET Core (or ASP.NET Core)
4. Configure the following:
   • Application Root: Directory containing your app files
   • Document Root: Directory with static files (usually same as App Root)
   • Application Startup File: Your main DLL (e.g., MyApp.dll)
5. Click Enable or Apply

Step 4: Verify Your Application

1. Visit your domain in a web browser
2. Check that the application loads correctly
3. Test key functionality

Important Notes

• Application Pool is automatically configured for .NET Core apps
• Environment is set to Production by default
• Use Plesk to manage environment variables if needed