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xCloud October 2026 Release Notes: Database Cleanup, Fleet Monitoring, AI Assistant & More
xCloud October 2026 release notes: WordPress database cleanup, Fleet Monitoring, AI Assistant for every team, PostgreSQL, Discord alerts and 15 releases.
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The latest xCloud releases, straight from the changelog.
Safer Restores to Another Site, and xSpeed Database Cleanup Works With the Firewall On
Restoring a backup to another site no longer wipes that site if the restore fails, and xSpeed's database scan, clean and optimize work again on OpenLiteSpeed with the firewall on.
See what you own under My Purchases, and know exactly what a server resize costs
See everything you own under My Purchases, resize a server with a plain-words price breakdown, manage Site Rules and PostgreSQL from the API, plus safer team permissions and many backup fixes.
Clean up your WordPress database, let Auto Update fix Patchstack findings, and run site commands from the API
Clean up and optimize your WordPress database with an optional backup first, get Patchstack findings fixed by Auto Update, keep Supabase private by default, plus many fixes.
Customer stories
How agencies and teams run their sites on xCloud, in their own words.
- Customer storyAlex WillisDevelopment Director, Sourcefour Ltd
How Sourcefour Uses a Stable Platform and Support That Responds in Minutes to Turn Clients into Ambassadors
- Customer storyJorge de los Reyes MartínezFounder & Legal Consultant
How a Solo Founder Runs an Entire Digital Business on a Single xCloud Server and Saves 4-5 Hours Every Week
- Customer storyDavid OralevichChief Visionary Officer, Designs By Dave O.
How Designs By Dave O. Runs 160+ Sites Solo, With an AI Agent Watching the Servers on xCloud
Guides & tutorials
Step-by-step help for running WordPress sites, apps and servers.
Best Free Docker Hosting in 2026: Every Free Tier and Its Real Limits
Free Docker hosting in 2026, checked against each provider's own pages: Render, Koyeb, Cloud Run, Oracle, Railway and Fly.io limits, sleep rules and catches.
GitHub Deploy Key: How to Set One Up, Use It and Fix It
A GitHub deploy key is an SSH key that gives one server access to one repository. Learn how to add it, use several on one server and fix common errors.
How to Self-Host Ollama on Your Own Server (2026): One-Click and Manual Setup
How to self-host Ollama in 2026: RAM and disk sizing, the Docker Compose setup step by step, the one-click way on xCloud, and how to keep the API private.
News
Announcements, events, security advisories and monthly round-ups.
WordPress 7.1.4 Security Release: What It Fixes and How to Update Every Site Now
WordPress 7.1.4 fixes 22 vulnerabilities, including an update race that can lead to RCE. See every fix by role, each branch's fixed version and how to update.
🏆 The WP Awards 2026: Vote for xCloud as the Best WordPress Hosting
xCloud is nominated in Hosting Services at The WP Awards 2026. After two Bronze wins, vote by November 30 and help xCloud bring home Gold this year.
CVE-2026-115560: What PHP's Session Upload Progress Advisory Means for Your Sites
CVE-2026-115560 is a new, lower-risk PHP issue with no fix yet. PHP's advice is session.upload_progress.enabled=0, already applied on xCloud since 21 October.
Features
What's new in xCloud and how to put it to work.
Managed PostgreSQL and pgAdmin on xCloud: PostgreSQL Sites for Laravel, Node.js and PHP (v2.9.7)
PostgreSQL and pgAdmin now run on your xCloud Nginx server: install them from the dashboard and give Laravel, Node.js or PHP sites a PostgreSQL database.
Send and Test WordPress Email From Your Dashboard: toSend and FluentSMTP Checks in xCloud v2.9.7.2
Test WordPress email from the xCloud dashboard: v2.9.7.2 adds toSend as a Mail Delivery provider and real FluentSMTP test and status checks.
Why We Replaced WP Fail2Ban With BetterShield (and How to Switch in One Click)
WordPress brute force protection in xCloud now runs on free BetterShield: why WP Fail2Ban is retired, what BetterShield blocks, and how to switch.
Hosting
Provider comparisons and how to pick the right hosting for a project.
5 Best VPS Hosting for Agencies in 2026: Complete Guide
Best VPS hosting for agencies in 2026: xCloud, Liquid Web, DigitalOcean, Hetzner and Hostinger compared on client isolation, operations and white-label tooling.
Netcup vs Contabo for WordPress Hosting: 2026 Guide
Netcup vs Contabo for WordPress hosting: pricing and contract terms, CPU, RAM and storage, backups, support boundaries, and how to run either VPS with xCloud.
OVHcloud vs Contabo for WordPress Hosting: 2026 Guide
OVHcloud vs Contabo for WordPress hosting: total cost, CPU, RAM and storage, regions and DDoS protection, backups, support, and running either VPS with xCloud.
WordPress
Performance, security and day-to-day care for WordPress sites.
Why Traditional Security Isn’t Enough to Protect Your WordPress Sites in 2026
The old WordPress security checklist no longer works in 2026. Here is what attackers do now and how to protect your WordPress sites.
What’s New in WordPress 7.0: AI Integration, New Blocks, and Much More
WordPress 7.0 is here with native AI infrastructure, a redesigned admin, and new blocks. Here's everything that's new.
How to Use WordPress Integrity Monitor for Effective Site Health Monitoring
Learn how to verify WordPress checksums with xCloud WordPress integrity Monitor to detect malware, monitor file changes, and boost site health.
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xCloud October 2026 Release Notes: Database Cleanup, Fleet Monitoring, AI Assistant & More
xCloud October 2026 release notes: WordPress database cleanup, Fleet Monitoring, AI Assistant for every team, PostgreSQL, Discord alerts and 15 releases.
News12 min readBest Free Docker Hosting in 2026: Every Free Tier and Its Real Limits
Free Docker hosting in 2026, checked against each provider's own pages: Render, Koyeb, Cloud Run, Oracle, Railway and Fly.io limits, sleep rules and catches.
Guide14 min readGitHub Deploy Key: How to Set One Up, Use It and Fix It
A GitHub deploy key is an SSH key that gives one server access to one repository. Learn how to add it, use several on one server and fix common errors.
Guide11 min readHow to Self-Host Ollama on Your Own Server (2026): One-Click and Manual Setup
How to self-host Ollama in 2026: RAM and disk sizing, the Docker Compose setup step by step, the one-click way on xCloud, and how to keep the API private.
Guide11 min readCVE-2026-98432: How to Check and Patch the 9.8 Linux Kernel TCP Flaw on Your Server
CVE-2026-98432 is a 9.8 Linux kernel TCP flaw reachable through any open port. Check your kernel, see which distros have a fix, patch and reboot.
Guide12 min readPHP 8.6 Release Date, New Features and Should You Upgrade?
PHP 8.6 release date is 19 November 2026. See the new features with code, every deprecation that matters, and how to test WordPress and Laravel first.
Guide11 min readManaged PostgreSQL and pgAdmin on xCloud: PostgreSQL Sites for Laravel, Node.js and PHP (v2.9.7)
PostgreSQL and pgAdmin now run on your xCloud Nginx server: install them from the dashboard and give Laravel, Node.js or PHP sites a PostgreSQL database.
Update9 min readPortainer Install Guide: Docker Run, Compose and Upgrades in 2026
Portainer install on Docker in 2026: the current :lts command, the new setup token, the 5-minute timeout, a Compose file, safe ports and the upgrade steps.
Guide11 min readSend and Test WordPress Email From Your Dashboard: toSend and FluentSMTP Checks in xCloud v2.9.7.2
Test WordPress email from the xCloud dashboard: v2.9.7.2 adds toSend as a Mail Delivery provider and real FluentSMTP test and status checks.
Update8 min readWordPress 7.1.4 Security Release: What It Fixes and How to Update Every Site Now
WordPress 7.1.4 fixes 22 vulnerabilities, including an update race that can lead to RCE. See every fix by role, each branch's fixed version and how to update.
News12 min read🏆 The WP Awards 2026: Vote for xCloud as the Best WordPress Hosting
xCloud is nominated in Hosting Services at The WP Awards 2026. After two Bronze wins, vote by November 30 and help xCloud bring home Gold this year.
News5 min readYour Site or Hosting Had a Security Incident? What to Do in the First 24 Hours (2026)
A website security incident checklist for the first 24 hours: tell your site from your provider, rotate secrets in order, read audit logs and lock down.
Guide12 min readPHP Security in 2026: Risks, Safe Updates & How xCloud Protects Your Servers
PHP security in 2026: see which PHP versions are still supported, how to update PHP safely and how xCloud protects your WordPress sites and servers.
Guide18 min readHow to Update Node.js on an Ubuntu Server Without Breaking Your Apps (October 2026 Security Release)
Update Node.js on Ubuntu for the October 2026 security release with NodeSource or nvm, then reload PM2 so your running apps really use the new version.
Guide11 min readWhy We Replaced WP Fail2Ban With BetterShield (and How to Switch in One Click)
WordPress brute force protection in xCloud now runs on free BetterShield: why WP Fail2Ban is retired, what BetterShield blocks, and how to switch.
Update10 min readWhat Is Tailscale? How It Works, Setup & the October 2026 Tailscale SSH Report
What is Tailscale? Learn how it works, set it up on Ubuntu, use it with your xCloud server, and what the October 2026 Tailscale SSH report means for you.
Guide13 min readWhat Is Cloudflare Tunnel? How It Works, Setup & the October 2026 cloudflared Update
What is Cloudflare Tunnel? Learn how cloudflared works, set up a tunnel on Ubuntu, use it safely with xCloud, and apply the October 2026 security update.
Guide13 min read10 Best Uptime Kuma Hosting Providers in 2026: Prices, Specs and Setup
Compare the best Uptime Kuma hosting providers in 2026: real prices, v2 readiness, backups and setup time for xCloud, PikaPods, Elestio and 7 more.
Features17 min readWhat Is Uptime? How to Monitor Website Availability in 2026
What is uptime? Learn how to calculate it, how much downtime 99.9% allows, what outages cost and how to monitor website availability step by step.
Guide14 min readCVE-2026-115560: What PHP's Session Upload Progress Advisory Means for Your Sites
CVE-2026-115560 is a new, lower-risk PHP issue with no fix yet. PHP's advice is session.upload_progress.enabled=0, already applied on xCloud since 21 October.
News5 min readIntroducing xCloud AI Assistant (Beta): Get Help Right Inside Your Dashboard
xCloud AI Assistant (Beta) is a built-in helper in your dashboard. Ask in plain words, check servers and sites, and approve every change before it runs.
Features7 min readPHP2Shell and WordPress: An Emergency Checklist for Any Host (2026)
PHP2Shell WordPress guide for any host: check your PHP version, install the fixed PHP release, add stopgaps if you can't yet, and check for compromise.
Guide13 min readPHP2Shell (CVE-2026-109618 & CVE-2026-109619): How xCloud Moved Before the Official PHP Patch
PHP2Shell (CVE-2026-109618, CVE-2026-109619) is a critical PHP RCE. xCloud mitigated it before the fix, then rolled out the patched PHP. See what to check.
News12 min readHow to Keep Your Website Fast on Black Friday 2026
Plan your Black Friday website performance for 2026: measure, load test with k6, layer caching, tune PHP workers and plan a rollback for WooCommerce.
Guide15 min readBlack Friday Checklist 2026: What to Check Before November 27
A Black Friday checklist for 2026 covering offers, hosting, checkout, security, email, ads and support, plus a printable one-page version with deadlines.
Guide12 min readWhat Is Black Friday? Meaning, History and 2026 Dates
What is Black Friday? Learn what the name really means, the 2026 dates, how it differs from Cyber Monday, and what it means for your online store.
Guide11 min readWhat Is Astro JS? A Beginner's Guide to the Astro Framework
What is Astro JS? Learn how the Astro framework works, what islands and SSR mean, when to use it and how to deploy your first Astro site in 2026.
Guide12 min readWordCamp Sylhet 2026 Recap: Contributor Day, AI Sessions & The $5,000 Mega Giveaway Winners
Our WordCamp Sylhet 2026 recap: Contributor Day, three xCloud AI sessions, a busy Platinum booth and the $5,000 Mega Giveaway winners.
News7 min readxCloud September 2026 Release Notes: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Docker Backups, Site Security Pro & More
Explore the xCloud September 2026 release notes: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Docker backups, Site Security Pro, multi-team API and MCP access, Git staging and 95+ fixes.
News15 min readBest CMS for Astro in 2026: 16 Options Compared
Find the best CMS for Astro in 2026. We compare 16 Git-based, headless, and Astro-native options on editing, cost, hosting, and fit for your team.
Guide14 min readEmDash vs WordPress: Features, Plugins, Hosting and Who Should Switch
EmDash vs WordPress compared on features, plugin security, hosting, cost and migration. Find out who should switch in 2026 and who should stay put.
Guide14 min readEmDash Plugins Explained: How Sandboxed Plugins Work and Where to Find Them
EmDash plugins explained: how the sandbox and capability permissions work, where to find plugins in the registry, and how to install them safely.
Guide10 min readWhat Is EmDash CMS? Cloudflare's Astro-Based WordPress Successor Explained
What is EmDash CMS? Learn how Cloudflare's Astro-based, open-source CMS works, its sandboxed plugins, its limits, and where to host it in 2026.
Guide11 min read10 Best Drupal Hosting Providers in 2026: Compared on Price, PHP and Real Access
The best Drupal hosting in 2026: Acquia, Pantheon, Upsun, Cloudways and 6 more compared on price, PHP version, Composer access and real cron for Drupal 11.
Guide12 min readWhat Is Website Performance and Why It's Important in 2026
Learn what website performance means, which metrics matter, how Core Web Vitals affect SEO, and how to check and improve your website speed in 2026.
Guide10 min readTop 5 Website Backup Mistakes to Avoid (And How to Fix Them)
Avoid 5 costly website backup mistakes. Learn the 3-2-1 backup rule, offsite storage, and restore testing to keep your site safe.
Guide9 min readWhat Is Drupal CMS? Features, Use Cases & Setup Guide
Drupal CMS is the Starter distribution built on Drupal core. Learn what it includes, how Canvas works, who it suits, and how to deploy it in 2026.
Guide11 min read5 Best VPS Hosting for Agencies in 2026: Complete Guide
Best VPS hosting for agencies in 2026: xCloud, Liquid Web, DigitalOcean, Hetzner and Hostinger compared on client isolation, operations and white-label tooling.
Hosting20 min readNetcup vs Contabo for WordPress Hosting: 2026 Guide
Netcup vs Contabo for WordPress hosting: pricing and contract terms, CPU, RAM and storage, backups, support boundaries, and how to run either VPS with xCloud.
Hosting17 min readOVHcloud vs Contabo for WordPress Hosting: 2026 Guide
OVHcloud vs Contabo for WordPress hosting: total cost, CPU, RAM and storage, regions and DDoS protection, backups, support, and running either VPS with xCloud.
Hosting17 min readStop Clicking Through Your Hosting Dashboard: What You Can Ask xCloud MCP to Do
xCloud MCP lets your AI assistant run your hosting for you. A plain-English tour of what to ask it, from backups to vulnerability fixes, and how to stay safe.
Guide18 min readIntroducing xSpeed Cache: Give Your Site the Performance Engineer It Deserves
xSpeed Cache is a new free WordPress performance plugin with page caching, CDN support and a built-in MCP server, so an AI agent can speed up your site.
News7 min readHow to Host n8n Workflows on Your Own Server
n8n hosting on your own server: the five practical routes, a production-ready architecture, a 10-step deployment checklist and what self-hosting really costs.
Guide14 min readHow Much Does Website Hosting Cost? A 2026 Pricing Guide
Site hosting costs explained for 2026: shared, managed WordPress, VPS, cloud, ecommerce and dedicated price ranges, hidden renewal costs and sample budgets.
Hosting13 min readVPS Providers: How to Compare Performance, Support, and Control
Compare VPS providers on performance, support and control: DigitalOcean, Hostinger, OVHcloud, Lightsail, IONOS, Liquid Web and more, with real pricing checks.
Hosting22 min readWordPress Hosting Services: What Managed Hosting Should Include
What WordPress hosting services should include, and how xCloud, Hostinger, Kinsta, Rocket.net, Pressable, SiteGround, DreamPress and Flywheel compare in 2026.
Hosting21 min readxCloud Sponsors WordCamp Sylhet 2026: Meet Us in Sylhet
xCloud is a Platinum Sponsor of WordCamp Sylhet 2026 on October 2-3. Meet our team, catch our talks and plan your trip to the Tea Capital.
News7 min read9 Best Self-Hosted Analytics Tools in 2026 (Compared)
We compare 9 self-hosted analytics tools on feature parity, hardware needs, and licensing to help you pick the right one for 2026.
Guide14 min readOpenPanel vs PostHog: Which Self-Hosted Analytics Tool Wins in 2026?
OpenPanel and PostHog both self-host, but the trade-offs aren't equal. Compare features, pricing, and real hardware requirements to pick the right one.
Guide12 min readWhat Is OpenPanel? Complete Guide to the Open Source Mixpanel Alternative
OpenPanel is a free, open-source analytics platform you can self-host. Here's what it does, how it compares to Mixpanel, and how to run it yourself.
Guide13 min readWhat Is Jellyfin? 7 Key Features and Best Use Cases 2026
What is Jellyfin? A clear guide to the free open source media server: 7 key features, real use cases, hardware needs, and who should self-host it in 2026.
Guide16 min readDocker VPS Hosting: The 7 Best Docker Hosting Providers for 2026
Need a Docker VPS? Compare 7 Docker hosting providers on price, Compose support, ports, backups and setup, with install steps and prices checked October 2026.
Guide17 min readOpen Source Website Builders: 7 Best Picks for 2026
The 7 best open source website builders in 2026, compared on licence, hosting model, output and who each suits, including where Instatic fits in.
Guide16 min readPostiz Social Media Scheduling: 6 Steps to a Calendar
Master Postiz social media scheduling in 6 easy steps: connect channels, build a content calendar, schedule posts, and verify every publish actually goes out.
Guide18 min readBest Instatic Hosting Providers: 6 Deployment Routes Compared
Looking for the best Instatic hosting providers? Compare 6 deployment routes on persistent storage, HTTPS, encryption key safety and real monthly cost before you deploy.
Guide17 min readInstatic vs Webflow: 6 Key Differences and Best Pick
Instatic vs Webflow compared on visual editing, hosting and ownership: 6 key differences, real 2026 pricing, and a proven decision table to help you pick one.
Guide18 min readWhat Is Instatic? 7 Key Features and Best Use Cases
What is Instatic? A clear guide to the open source visual CMS: 7 key features, real use cases, and what to know before you host it.
Guide14 min read9 Best Postiz Hosting Providers Compared in 2026
Looking for the best Postiz hosting providers? Compare 9 providers on real price, what each one manages, and setup time, from fully managed platforms to cheap DIY VPS.
Guide22 min readPostiz vs Buffer: 6 Key Differences and the Best Pick Permalink
Postiz vs Buffer compared on one workflow: 6 key differences, real 2026 pricing at every channel count, portability, and a proven table to help you pick.
Guide19 min readWhat Is Postiz? 7 Key Features and Best Use Cases 2026
What is Postiz? A clear guide to the free open source social scheduler: 7 key features, real use cases, system requirements, and who should self-host it.
Guide17 min readxCloud August 2026 Release Notes: New Server Dashboard, App-First Site Creation, Broken Link Monitoring & More
Explore the xCloud August 2026 release notes: the new Server Overview dashboard, app-first site creation, free broken-link monitoring, Live Monitoring, and 85+ fixes.
News19 min read9 Best OpenSEO Hosting Providers in 2026: Compared on Cost, Setup & Security
Compare the 9 best OpenSEO hosting providers in 2026, from managed panels and Cloudflare Workers to Hetzner and DigitalOcean, with real costs and setup times.
Guide30 min read12 Best Open Source SEO Tools in 2026: Compared on Cost, Setup & Data Ownership
Compare the 12 best open source SEO tools of 2026, from ThinkRank and OpenSEO to Matomo and Unlighthouse, with honest costs & other requirements.
Guide34 min readWhat Is OpenSEO? Features and How It Works [Detailed Guide]
What is OpenSEO? A detailed guide to the open source Semrush alternative: features, how the DataForSEO model works, real costs, and how to self-host it.
Guide22 min readHow to Self-Host Vaultwarden Password Manager on a VPS [Complete Guide]
Self-host Vaultwarden password manager on a VPS in minutes with xCloud One Click Apps. Docker, Nginx and SSL are provisioned for you, no terminal needed.
13 min read9 Best Vaultwarden Hosting Providers in 2026
The best Vaultwarden hosting compared on real 2026 pricing, setup time and upkeep — from $1.20/mo managed pods to dedicated managed Cloud VPS.
16 min readVaultwarden vs Bitwarden: Which to Self-Host in 2026?
Vaultwarden vs Bitwarden on cost, RAM, features and security. Vaultwarden runs in under 50 MB with no per-seat fees. See when Bitwarden Lite wins.
Guide20 min readWhat Is Vaultwarden? Is It Safe to Self-Host in 2026?
Vaultwarden is a lightweight self-hosted Bitwarden server. Learn what is Vaultwarden, the real security trade-offs, and how to host it safely in 2026
Guide22 min readWordCamp US 2026: Highlights From the Biggest WordPress Event In North America
Explore the biggest highlights from WordCamp US 2026, including WordPress 7.1, AI trends, Contributor Day, and key lessons from Phoenix.
News11 min readBest AI Agent Hosting in 2026: Panels, PaaS & VPS Compared
Compare the best AI agent hosting options in 2026, from managed platforms and VPS hosting to PaaS, Cloud Run, Railway, and more.
AI Agent Hosting19 min readHow to Self-Host DeepSeek R1 on a Managed Server: Complete 2026 Guide
Self-host DeepSeek R1 in 2026: pick the right distill for your VRAM, install it with Ollama, secure it, and wire the endpoint into your agent harness.
AI Agent Hosting24 min readDeepSeek Harness vs Claude Code: Which Coding Agent Should You Run in 2026?
DeepSeek Harness vs Claude Code in 2026: compare real cost, model lock-in and control, plus why running both may beat picking either one.
AI Agent Hosting22 min readDeepSeek Harness vs OpenCode: Which Coding Agent Should You Run in 2026?
Discover DeepSeek Harness vs OpenCode, comparing their features, architecture, coding workflows, model support, and which is better for developers in 2026.
Guide24 min readDeepSeek Harness vs OpenClaw vs Hermes Agent: Which Agent Harness Should You Run in 2026?
Compare DeepSeek Harness vs OpenClaw vs Hermes Agent to find the best open-source AI agent for coding, messaging, memory, and customization in 2026.
AI Agent Hosting23 min read9 Best DeepSeek Harness Hosting Providers in 2026: Compared on Setup, Cost, Security & 24/7 Uptime (Complete Guide)
Choosing between DeepSeek Harness hosting providers? We compared 9 DeepSeek Harness hosting providers on setup time, real cost, security, and 24/7 uptime. Read now.
Guide35 min readWhat Is DeepSeek Harness? Features, Architecture & Use Cases Explained (2026)
What Is DeepSeek Harness? DeepSeek's open-source, MIT-licensed agent runtime where every capability is a plugin — how it works and who should run it.
Guide22 min readBroken Link Checker for WordPress: How to Monitor Your Site’s Links & Images Easily
Need a broken link checker for WordPress? xCloud scans your site for dead links, images, and 404s right from the dashboard. No plugins required.
Guide14 min readCloudflare CDN Enterprise: Make Your Website Faster and Secure With Global CDN Network
Cloudflare Enterprise has no public price, and deals reportedly start near $5,000/month. Get the Enterprise CDN, WAF and DDoS protection for $5 a domain.
11 min readxCloud July 2026 Release Notes: MCP Server, AI Agent Skills, One-Click Git Deploy & More
Explore the xCloud July 2026 release notes: the new MCP Server, AI Agent Skills, one-click Git deploy, and 60+ improvements and fixes across backups, SSL, and more.
News16 min readWhat Is Laravel? A Complete Beginner’s Guide to the PHP Framework
New to Laravel? This beginner's guide explains what is Laravel, how the PHP framework works, its key features, real use cases, and how to deploy your first app.
Guide15 min readWhat is Buzz Workspace? Features, Use Cases, and How to Deploy It (2026 Guide)
What is Buzz Workspace? Learn how Block's open-source AI workspace works, its features, real use cases, and how to deploy Buzz in one click on xCloud.
Guide18 min readIntroducing One Click Git Deploy: Ship Any Project the Fastest Way
Learn how to deploy any Git project on xCloud in one click, with automatic app detection, AI-generated deploy scripts, custom domains, and auto-deploy on push.
Features9 min readWhat Is Web Terminal: How to Manage a Server And Site from Your Browser (Without an SSH Client)
Manage servers and sites directly from your browser with xCloud Web Terminal. No SSH setup needed, just secure, instant access from the dashboard.
Guide8 min readNode.js vs Laravel: Key Differences and Which One to Choose
Node.js vs Laravel compared: performance, scalability, security, use cases, and a simple checklist to choose the right backend for your project in 2026.
Guide13 min readHermes Agent Docker vs Managed Hosting: Which Should You Choose in 2026?
Hermes Agent Docker vs managed hosting compared: setup, control, security, cost, and uptime. See which way to run Hermes 24/7 and when managed hosting on xCloud is the smarter call.
Guide17 min readHermes Agent vs OpenClaw: Which AI Agent to Host in 2026?
Hermes Agent vs OpenClaw compared: memory, skills, channels, security, and real cost. See which self-hosted AI agent fits you, then run either 24/7 on xCloud.
Update14 min readWordCamp Rajshahi 2026 Recap: Supporting Local Communities, Connections & $5,000 Worth Mega Giveaway
WordCamp Rajshahi 2026 Recap: xCloud
News7 min readxCloud June 2026 Release Notes: xCloud API, Git for Existing Sites, Laravel Cloning & More
Explore the xCloud June 2026 release notes: the xCloud API, Git for existing sites, Laravel cloning, browser SSH terminal, and 40+ fixes and upgrades
News16 min readxCloud Sponsors WordCamp Rajshahi 2026: Meet Us in the Silk City
xCloud is a Platinum sponsor of WordCamp Rajshahi 2026, the first-ever WordCamp in the Silk City. Join us at RUET on July 2 to 3 and meet our team.
Guide5 min readUnlock Full Control of Your Hosting: Automate Server Management with the xCloud API
Automate server management with the xCloud API. Create a token, set your scopes, and run your servers and sites from your own scripts.
Guide11 min readWeb Hosting Security Best Practices and What to Look For in Secure Website Hosting
Learn web hosting security best practices and exactly what to look for in secure website hosting, from WAF and isolation to backups, SSL, and the questions to ask
Guide12 min readWhat is HTTP 500 Internal Server Error & How to Fix It?
Learn what HTTP 500 Internal Server Error means, why it occurs and how to fix it fast with a beginner‑friendly guide plus SEO tips.
Guide19 min readStop Clients Asking “What Am I Paying For?” — The Agency Guide to Website Maintenance Reports
Website maintenance reports for agencies turn invisible work into visible value. Learn what to include, how often to send reports, and how to automate them in 2026.
Guide11 min readHow to Safely Move Websites & Web Apps Off cPanel (2026 Detailed Guide)
Learn how to safely move your websites and web apps off cPanel to xCloud in 2026. A complete step-by-step guide with real example, helpful tips, and zero downtime.
Guide14 min readWhy Traditional Security Isn’t Enough to Protect Your WordPress Sites in 2026
The old WordPress security checklist no longer works in 2026. Here is what attackers do now and how to protect your WordPress sites.
WordPress11 min readxCloud May 2026 Release Notes: Free Mailbox, One-Click Server Rebuild, Client Reports & 75+ Enhancements
Explore the xCloud May 2026 release notes: reset servers in one click, send branded client reports, get a free Mailbox for every domain, plus 75+ fixes and upgrades.
News11 min readBest CMS in 2026: How to Choose the Right Platform for Your Website
Looking for the best CMS in 2026? Compare WordPress, Shopify, Webflow and headless options to find the right platform for SEO, AI search and growth.
Guide16 min readMillions of cPanel Sites at Risk: The CVE-2026-41940 Authentication Bypass Explained
CVE-2026-41940 is a critical authentication bypass affecting cPanel and WHM. Here
News9 min readWhat’s New in WordPress 7.0: AI Integration, New Blocks, and Much More
WordPress 7.0 is here with native AI infrastructure, a redesigned admin, and new blocks. Here's everything that's new.
WordPress22 min readWhat Is Node Package Manager (npm)? A Beginner Guide
Learn what Node Package Manager (npm) is, how it works and how to use it in your projects. A beginner-friendly guide covering commands, packages and more.
Guide18 min read6 Best SMTP and Email API Providers for SaaS [2026]
Compare the 6 best SMTP and email API providers for SaaS in 2026: xCloud, Mailtrap, Postmark, Mailgun, Amazon SES, and SendGrid. Pricing, features, trade-offs.
Features17 min readWhat is WordPress MCP Integration? Benefits & How It Works (2026 Guide)
Learn what WordPress MCP integration is, how Model Context Protocol connects AI tools to your WordPress site, setup steps, real use cases, and key benefits for 2026.
Guide19 min readHow xCloud Keeps Your WordPress Sites Safe: 53,000+ threats blocked and 300+ sites protected in just 90 days.
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News4 min read[Free Mailbox] The New xCloud Mailbox: Unlock Productivity With Smart Features & More
The new xCloud Mailbox features AI replies, email summarization, smart sorting, built-in calendar, task management & more – starting at just $1/month.
News18 min readHow xCloud Patched Copy Fail and Dirty Frag on Zero Day Across 10,000+ Servers (2026 Linux Kernel Response)
xCloud patched Copy Fail and Dirty Frag zero-day Linux kernel exploits across 10,000+ servers on day zero. No customer action required. Here's what happened and what it means for you.
News24 min readOpenAI GPT-5.5 vs Claude Opus 4.7: Which One Should Power Your OpenClaw AI Agent?
Compare GPT-5.5 vs Claude Opus 4.7 for OpenClaw AI agents. See benchmarks, pricing, token efficiency, and the best setup for your workflow.
Guide22 min readxCloud April 2026 Release Notes: Hermes Agent, Paperclip AI, Infrastructure Upgrade & More
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News12 min readTop 10 cPanel Alternatives for Server Management in 2026 (Tested & Compared)
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