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Servers
Provision servers and manage PHP, cron and services.
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Choose & create
- xCloud Server Locations and Regions by PlanHow server locations work for xCloud Vultr and Cloud VPS plans, why larger sizes offer fewer locations, what 'Out of stock' means, and how to change region.
- Available Server Stacks in xCloudCompare the server stacks you can choose in xCloud (NGINX, OpenLiteSpeed, Plain and Agentic) and see the software each one installs on your server.
- Web Servers Compatibility For Different ApplicationsDifferent web server stacks are designed to support different types of applications. Each stack is built to handle specific types of workloads, from hosting websites to running container-based services.
- How to Create Server with the Preferred Ubuntu VersionLearn how to create a server in xCloud with your preferred Ubuntu version. Follow a simple process to select Ubuntu version with ease.
- How to Choose Dedicated CPU Instance Types With xCloudLearn when to choose a Dedicated CPU instance in xCloud, compare Dedicated 4GB to 96GB plans, and select the right plan for production workloads.
- How To Setup ARM Server In xCloud?xCloud provides built-in support of ARM server for Hetzner. Learn how to set up ARM server in xCloud easily.
- How to Create a Plain Server (Bare Server With No Stack) with xCloudCreate a Plain server in xCloud: a bare Ubuntu VPS with no stack installed, still secured and patched by xCloud. Add Nginx or OpenLiteSpeed when you need it.
- An Overview of ‘xCloud Provider’ Exclusively for LTD UsersCheck out this documentation to learn the details of xCloud Providers - only available for the LTD Users at the most affordable price.
Connect a provider
- Supported Server Providers in xCloud and How to Connect ThemWhich server providers xCloud supports (Vultr, DigitalOcean, Google Cloud, Hetzner, AWS, Linode, Hostinger, any Ubuntu VPS) and how to add, edit or remove a provider.
- How To Connect Existing Fresh Ubuntu Server On xCloud From Any Provider?Here we have learned how to connect fresh Ubuntu server in xCloud.
- Whitelisting xCloud at Your Server ProvidersA guide for whitelisting xCloud IP addresses at your service providers
- How To Set Up AWS Server In xCloud?Discover how to integrate and setup AWS server in xCloud seamlessly and easily manage from xCloud dashboard.
- How to Host WordPress on Contabo with xCloudHost WordPress on Contabo with xCloud: reinstall Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, connect the server through Other Providers, create the site, point DNS, add SSL.
- How to Setup a Digital Ocean Server in xCloud?Here we have learned how to setup a Digital Ocean server with xCloud.
- How To Setup a GCP(Google Cloud Platform) Server in xCloud?Complete beginner
- How To Set Up Hetzner Server In xCloud Host?Ready to deploy? Set up Hetzner server in xCloud in minutes. Streamline your WordPress hosting journey with xCloud Self-Managed hosting today!
- How to Set Up Hostinger Server with xCloud?Learn how to quickly set up Hostinger server with xCloud and start building websites in just a few clicks.
- How to Host WordPress on Netcup with xCloudHost WordPress on Netcup with xCloud: reinstall Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, connect the server through Other Providers, create the site, point DNS, add SSL.
- How to Host WordPress on OVHcloud with xCloudHost WordPress on OVHcloud with xCloud: reinstall Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, connect the server through Other Providers, create the site, point DNS, add SSL.
- How to Host WordPress on RackNerd with xCloudHost WordPress on RackNerd with xCloud: reinstall Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, connect the server through Other Providers, create the site, point DNS, add SSL.
- How to Integrate And Setup Linode Server With xCloud?Learn how to integrate and setup Linode server with xCloud with step by step process and create your server effortlessly.
- How To Setup A Vultr Server in xCloud and Get Free Hosting For 6 Months?With xCloud, we are giving free hosting with Vultr for 6 months.
Know your server
- What Is Installed on Your xCloud Server?See the software xCloud installs on your server for the NGINX, OpenLiteSpeed and Plain stacks, and what is added later when you create a site.
- How to find Default Paths for PHP, Nginx, and MySQL Configurations in xCloud serverDiscover the ways to find default paths for PHP, NGINX, and MySQL configuration in xCloud
- How to Manage Services on Your ServerWant to install PHP, Node.js, or Redis on your server? Follow this simple step-by-step guide to set up services from your dashboard in just a few clicks.
- How to Use the Server Overview Dashboard in xCloudRead your server's Overview in xCloud: resource usage, site and service health, security, billing, runtime, quick actions, recent sites and reboot notices.
- Adjusting Time Zone Settings In xCloud ServersFollow this guide to adjust time zone settings in xCloud.
- How to Set the Default Site For Your ServerLearn how to replace the generic server landing page with your preferred website or domain in just a few clicks.
Access & commands
- How to Access the Web Terminal from xCloud DashboardAccess and manage your servers directly from the xCloud dashboard with the built-in Web Terminal. Open secure root, sudo or site-level terminal sessions instantly from your browser.
- How to Run Commands in Your Site And Server Easily with xCloud?Discover how to run commands on your site and server easily directly from the xCloud dashboard with simple step by guide.
- How to Access OpenLiteSpeed Webadmin in xCloudLearn how to enable and access OpenLiteSpeed webadmin in xCloud for secure server monitoring.
PHP & web server
- How to Manage PHP Extensions With xCloudLearn how to manage PHP extensions in xCloud. Install, remove and switch extensions by PHP version from a single server dashboard.
- How to Install ionCube Loader Using SSH for Nginx and OpenLiteSpeedLearn how to install ionCube Loader using ssh for Nginx or OpenLiteSpeed with step by step guide.
- How to Adjust PHP Workers in xCloud?Optimize your website
- OpenLiteSpeed Servers: Apply the PHP Worker Security Patch in xCloudApply the OpenLiteSpeed PHP worker security patch from your xCloud server page so each site stays isolated. Sites stay online while it runs.
- How to Enable WebP For NGINX Server With xCloudRead how to enable WebP for NGINX server with xCloud and discover a simple way to boost site speed with smarter image delivery.
- How To Upgrade Nginx to the Official nginx.org BuildxCloud can now move an existing Nginx server from the deprecated Ondřej/Ubuntu package source to the official nginx.org build in one click, straight from your
- How to Set Up FFmpeg in Your ServerLearn how to check, install, and set up FFmpeg on your server for smooth multimedia processing.
- How to Enable Docker on an NGINX Server in xCloudRun Docker apps on any xCloud NGINX server next to WordPress, PHP and Laravel sites. Let xCloud install Docker on demand, or install it from Server Settings.
Databases
- How to Create a Database for Your Site with xCloud?Learn how to create a database for your site or web application in xCloud with easy step by step process.
- How to Configure MySQL and MariaDB with xCloudLearn how to configure MySQL and MariaDB using xCloud for better performance and stability.
- How To Install MariaDB With xCloud?Step-by-step guide on how to install MariaDB with xCloud for a fast and reliable data access for your site.
- How to Migrate MySQL Database to MariaDB with xCloudHow to move sites from MySQL to MariaDB on xCloud: create a new server with MariaDB, then clone your current sites onto it. No manual database conversion.
- How to Change MySQL Max Connection via xCloud?Learn how to change MySQL max connections on your xCloud server. Follow simple steps to optimize performance and handle heavy traffic.
- How to Auto-Tune MySQL/MariaDB Configurations on Your ServerLearn how to automatically optimize MySQL/MariaDB settings on your server using the built-in Auto-Tune feature.
- How to Update MariaDB or MySQL on an xCloud Server via SSHUpdate MariaDB 11.8 or MySQL 8.4 to the newest patch release on your xCloud server over SSH, with a safety backup first and only seconds of database downtime.
- How to Install Managed PostgreSQL and pgAdmin in xCloudInstall managed PostgreSQL on an xCloud Nginx server from the dashboard, the Public API or MCP, manage it with pgAdmin, and create Git sites that use PostgreSQL.
Cron jobs
- What Is A Cron Job And How To Configure xCloud Cron Job?xCloud cron job allows publishing scheduled content and assures scheduled tasks like content publishing occur reliably at specified intervals.
- How To Add A Custom Cron Job In xCloud?Add a custom cron job in xCloud by following the step-by-step guide & execute specific tasks at predefined intervals.
- How to Check Cron Job List of All Sites in Your Server?xCloud now allows you to check cron job list of all the sites in your server in an organized manner. Find out more from this documentation.
Monitoring & logs
- How To Monitor Server Resource Usage with xCloudLearn how to monitor server resource usage easily using xCloud’s dashboard following just a few steps.
- Live Server MonitoringLive Monitoring lets users opt in to a lightweight server-header view of CPU, RAM, and disk usage. When enabled, xCloud shows the resource meters directly on
- How to Monitor All Your Servers in One Place with xCloud MonitoringUse xCloud Monitoring to see every server's health on one page, find the ones that need you first, and group them by provider, region or client tag.
- How to View Logs and Events for Your Server and Site in xCloudRead and download server and site logs in xCloud, open a failed event in Event Details, copy its task output, and pick the right log to find the cause.
Scale, clone & maintain
- How To Upgrade Your Server in xCloud?with xCloud you can upgrade your server over virtual server.
- How To Clone Full Server With xCloud?Learn how to clone a full server with xCloud and migrate your websites including configurations to the new or any existing server easily.
- How to Create A Site Snapshot With xCloudxCloud allows to create a snapshot of your existing WordPress site. Learn how to create a snapshot and deploy a WordPress site easily with xCloud
- How to Backup And Restore Docker Apps in xCloudBack up and restore Docker apps in xCloud: on-demand and scheduled snapshots, up to two remote destinations, retention presets and in-place restores.
- How to Rebuild a Server Safely with xCloudRebuild an eligible xCloud server to a fresh stack while keeping its IP: plan and RAM eligibility, what is wiped, backup preflight and typed confirmation.
- How to Move to a Newer Ubuntu VersionYou cannot upgrade a server's Ubuntu version in place. Create a new server on the current supported version and use xCloud's full server migration.
- How to Migrate from Ubuntu 20.04 to Ubuntu 24.04 with xCloudUbuntu 20.04 cannot be upgraded in place on xCloud. Create a new Ubuntu 24.04 server, clone the full server onto it with xCloud, then retire the old one.
- How to Update a Server IP Address After Provider Relocation With xCloudLearn how to handle a server IP address change after provider relocation, reconnect the server in xCloud, update DNS records, and verify website access safely.
- How to Export Servers and Sites Data with xCloudLearn how to easily export server and site data in CSV or Excel format using xCloud with our step-by-step guide.
App guides by provider
- How to Set Up n8n on AWS with xCloud?Learn how to set up n8n on AWS with xCloud. Deploy workflows easily, streamline automation, and manage servers with minimal effort
- How to Setup n8n on DigitalOcean with xCloud?Learn how to Set Up n8n on DigitalOcean using a cloud management platform to easily deploy, configure, and manage your n8n applications.
- How to Set Up n8n on Linode with xCloud?Learn how to Set Up n8n on Linode using a cloud management platform to easily deploy, configure, and manage your n8n applications.
- How to Set Up n8n on Vultr with xCloud?Learn how to Set Up n8n on Vultr using a cloud management platform to easily deploy, configure, and manage your n8n applications.
- How to Set Up Supabase on AWS with xCloud?Learn how to Set Up Supabase on AWS using xCloud, a cloud management platform to easily deploy, configure and manage your Supabase applications.
- How to Set Up Supabase on DigitalOcean with xCloud?Learn how to set up Supabase on DigitalOcean using xCloud One Click Apps. Follow a simple step-by-step guide to deploy and manage your backend.
- How to Set Up Supabase on Linode with xCloud?Learn how to Set Up Supabase on Linode using a cloud management platform to easily deploy, configure, and manage your Supabase applications.
- How to Set Up Supabase on Vultr with xCloud?Learn how to Set Up Supabase on Vultr using xCloud, a cloud management platform to easily deploy, configure, and manage your Supabase applications.
- How to Set Up Lovable on AWS with xCloud?Learn how to set up Lovable on AWS with xCloud. Deploy AI powered apps easily, manage servers, and streamline application development.
- How to Set Up Lovable on DigitalOcean with xCloud?Learn how to Set Up Lovable on DigitalOcean using a cloud management platform to easily deploy, configure, and manage your Lovable applications.
- How to Set Up Lovable on Linode with xCloud?Learn how to set up Lovable on Linode with xCloud. Deploy AI powered apps easily, manage servers, and streamline application development.
- How to Set Up Lovable on Vultr with xCloud?Learn how to set up Lovable on Vultr using xCloud. Follow a clear step-by-step guide to deploy and manage AI-powered applications with ease.
- How to Set Up Node.js on Linode with xCloud?Learn how to Set Up Node.js on Linode using a cloud management platform to easily deploy, configure, and manage your Node.js applications.
- How to Set Up Node.js on Vultr with xCloud?Learn how to Set Up Node.js on Vultr using a cloud management platform to easily deploy, configure, and manage your Node.js applications.
- How to Set Up PHP on Linode with xCloud?Learn how to set up PHP on Linode with xCloud, create servers, deploy custom PHP applications, manage databases, and launch your site with ease
- How to Set Up PHP on Vultr with xCloudLearn how to set up PHP on Vultr with xCloud and deploy custom PHP applications using Git or manual upload in just a few simple steps.