Find Database type used by Plesk

Here is the way to find which type of database is used by Plesk to store its information:

Run Registry editor by typing 'regedit' in the Run prompt

Find the below key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\PLESK\PSA Config\Config


For X64 OS


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\wow6432node\PLESK\PSA Config\Config

Under this, find the value

"PLESK_DATABASE_PROVIDER_NAME"

It could be any of the below 3 types:

- Jet  (MS ACCESS)
- MySQL
- MSSQL