Plesk includes built-in search and help tools that make it easy to find settings, features, and documentation without navigating through multiple menus. This guide explains how to use these features effectively.

### Using the Search Bar

The search bar is located at the top of the Plesk interface and allows you to quickly find any tool, setting, or domain:

1. Click the **search bar** at the top of the screen (or press **Ctrl+F** / **Cmd+F**).
2. Type a keyword related to what you are looking for (e.g., "SSL", "database", "PHP", "domain").
3. Plesk will display matching results including:
   - **Navigation items:** Menu links to relevant pages (e.g., "Websites & Domains" for "domain").
   - **Domains:** Your registered domains matching the search term.
   - **Extensions:** Installed or available extensions.
   - **Knowledge base articles:** Relevant help articles from Plesk documentation.
4. Click on any result to navigate directly to that page or tool.

### Accessing the Help Menu

Plesk provides context-sensitive help and documentation:

1. Click the **Help** icon (question mark) in the top-right corner of the screen.
2. The help menu offers:
   - **Online Guide:** Opens the Plesk documentation page relevant to the current screen you are viewing.
   - **Video Tutorials:** Short video guides on common tasks.
   - **About:** Displays your Plesk version, build number, and license information.
   - **Support:** Links to Plesk support resources.

### Using Context-Sensitive Help

Many pages in Plesk include inline help:

- Look for **info icons** (i) or **tooltip** text next to settings and options.
- Hovering over these icons will display a brief explanation of the feature or setting.

### Tips for Efficient Navigation

- Use the search bar instead of navigating through menus — it is often faster.
- The help guide changes based on the page you are currently viewing, so open it from the relevant page for the most accurate information.
- If you cannot find what you need in Plesk, try searching the official Plesk documentation at `docs.plesk.com`.

### Important Notes

- The search bar searches within your Plesk environment, not the entire internet.
- Help articles and tutorials may reference features not available on your specific hosting plan.

### Troubleshooting

**Search returns no results:**

- Try a different keyword or more general term.
- The feature may not be available on your subscription. Contact your hosting provider.

**Help page does not open:**

- Check if your browser is blocking pop-ups from the Plesk interface.
- Try accessing the Plesk documentation directly at `docs.plesk.com`.

### Related Guides

- [Dashboard overview](/hc/help/en/articles/plesk-dashboard-overview-and-navigation)
- [Subscriptions & resources](/hc/help/en/articles/understanding-plesk-subscriptions-and-resources)
- [Install extensions](/hc/help/en/articles/how-to-install-plesk-extensions-as-a-customer)