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Everything you need to know about managing your WordPress sites on XeroWP
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Getting Started
Creating Your Account
Sign up for XeroWP and verify your email to get started. No credit card required for the 7-day trial.
Launching Your First Site
From your dashboard, click "Create Site" and follow the wizard. Your WordPress site will be ready in under 2 minutes.
Connecting Your Domain
Point your domain's A record to the IP address shown in your site settings. SSL is automatically provisioned.
Managing WordPress Sites
WordPress Admin Access
Access wp-admin directly from your dashboard with one-click login, or use your WordPress credentials.
PHP Version
Each site runs the latest stable PHP version. Contact support if you need a specific version.
WordPress Updates
Enable auto-updates for WordPress core, plugins, and themes from your site settings.
Domains & SSL
Adding a Domain
Add your domain in site settings and update your DNS A record. Propagation typically takes 5-30 minutes.
Free SSL Certificates
SSL certificates are automatically issued via Let's Encrypt once your domain points to our servers.
Forcing HTTPS
HTTPS is enforced by default. All HTTP requests are automatically redirected to HTTPS.
Backups & Restore
Automatic Backups
Daily automated backups of your files and database are retained for 7 days (varies by plan).
Manual Backups
Create on-demand backups anytime from your dashboard before making major changes.
One-Click Restore
Restore your site to any available backup point with a single click. Restores typically complete in minutes.
Staging Environment
Creating a Staging Site
Clone your production site to a staging environment to test changes safely.
Pushing to Production
Once satisfied with your changes, push staging to production with one click.
Staging URL
Each staging site gets a unique subdomain for testing before going live.
Database Management
phpMyAdmin Access
Access phpMyAdmin directly from your dashboard to manage your MySQL database.
Database Credentials
Find your database host, name, username, and password in your site's settings panel.
Remote Database Access
Remote MySQL connections are disabled by default for security. Contact support if needed.
File Manager & SFTP
Web File Manager
Browse, upload, edit, and manage files directly in your browser with our built-in file manager.
SFTP Access
Connect via SFTP using the credentials in your site settings. We recommend FileZilla or Cyberduck.
File Permissions
Standard WordPress permissions are applied automatically. Avoid changing to 777.
Terminal Access
Web Terminal
Access a web-based terminal from your dashboard for command-line operations.
WP-CLI
WP-CLI is pre-installed. Run commands like `wp plugin list` or `wp cache flush`.
Composer
Composer is pre-installed for managing PHP dependencies in your projects.
Security
Isolated Containers
Each site runs in its own Docker container, completely isolated from other sites.
Firewall Protection
Server-level firewall rules protect against common attacks and malicious traffic.
Malware Scanning
Regular malware scans help detect and alert you to any security issues.
Storage & Resources
NVMe SSD Storage
All plans include fast NVMe SSD storage for optimal performance.
Bandwidth
Bandwidth is generous on all plans. Check your plan details for specific limits.
Resource Monitoring
Monitor your CPU, RAM, and storage usage from your site dashboard.
Need More Help?
Can't find what you're looking for? Our support team is here to help.
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