Understanding Synced vs Locked Subscriptions in Plesk

Allan Tanaka

Allan Tanaka

Last updated on Aug 29, 2026

Subscriptions can be synced or locked relative to their service plan. This determines whether plan changes automatically apply.

Synced Subscriptions

  • Properties match the service plan.
  • Automatically receive plan changes.
  • Default state for new subscriptions.

Locked Subscriptions

  • Created when you click Customize on a subscription.
  • Do NOT receive plan updates.
  • Can be synced back manually.

Best Practices

  • Keep most subscriptions synced for easier management.
  • Only customize when a specific customer needs unique settings.

Troubleshooting

Plan update not applying:

  • Click Sync on the subscription to apply plan changes.

"Sync failed":

  • The plan includes features not available to your reseller. Contact your hosting provider.

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