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Domains, staging, cloning and site management.
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Create & launch
- How To Use Blueprints in xCloudLearn how to use Blueprints in xCloud to create website with pre-installed themes and plugins and speed up your website building projects.
- How to Create a Custom Blueprint with xCloudLearn how to create a custom blueprint in xCloud to speed up your project setup with your own plugins and themes.
- How to Create a Blank PHP Site with xCloudLearn how to create, configure, and create a blank PHP site on xCloud with simple step-by-step instructions.
- How To Deploy Custom PHP Applications With xCloud?Learn how to quickly install or manually upload your custom PHP applications to xCloud with this easy-to-follow tutorial.
- How to Create A Staging Environment In xCloud?Simply put, a staging environment serves as an intermediary phase between the development environment and the live production environment.
- How To Go Live From Staging Domain?We can easily go live from staging site with a single click with the help of xCloud.
- How to Go Live From Demo Site With Custom Domain?Learn how to go Live from demo site with your custom domain on xCloud easily in just a few clicks.
- Clone Site Under Same/Different Server In xCloudClone site effortlessly with xCloud—same/different server options. Back up, test updates, or migrate hassle-free. Step-by-step tutorial inside!
- How to Build a WordPress Site with Templately AILearn how to quickly build and customize a WordPress site on xCloud using Templately AI, complete with automated templates, content generation, and easy deployment.
Domains & SSL
- How To Change The Primary Domain Of A Site?Here is a simple guide to change your primary domain easily with xCloud.
- Additional Domains in xCloud: www Redirect and SSL for Both NamesAdd www or another name as an additional domain in xCloud, redirect it to the primary domain, and get one SSL certificate that covers both names.
- Integrate Cloudflare for DNS Management with xCloudxCloud provides easy Cloudflare for DNS management.
- How To Enable HTTPS For WordPress Site In xCloud & Configure SSL Certificates?In xCloud, you can enable/disable HTTPS for WordPress sites and configure SSL Certificates in a few clicks to ensure site secure and build trust with visitors.
- How To Easily Install Let’s Encrypt SSL CertificateHere we have learned how to install Let
- How To Set Up Redirection In xCloudSet up redirection effortlessly in xCloud. Maintain SEO and user experience seamlessly. Learn how in our guide!
Files, database & access
- How to Access WordPress Files in xCloud By Tiny File Manager?Learn how to access WordPress files in xCloud using Tiny File Manager with this step-by-step guide.
- How To Configure SFTP Access For Your SiteFollow this guide to configure SFTP access in xCloud with some simple steps.
- Accessing All Site Files via SFTP with Root User in xCloudIn xCloud, each site runs under a separate system user (called a site user) for improved security and separation. However, to access all site files across the
- How To Generate and Add SSH Keys In xCloud?Learn how to generate and add SSH keys in xCloud following easy and simple steps.
- Understanding Sudo Users And Site Users In xCloudLearn what is sudo users and site users in xCloud & the different roles for helping you manage servers and sites securely.
- How To Access Site Database Using Adminer In xCloudAccess site database using Adminer in xCloud effortlessly. Enable, launch, and manage your WordPress database securely with our step-by-step guide
- How to Add External Database on xCloud?Need to add external database for your xCloud website? This guide shows how to add & configure one during site creation. Includes troubleshooting tips!
- How To Reset File and Folder Permissions With xCloud Rescue Site?Managing file and folder permissions is essential. Follow the step by step process to reset file and folder permissions with xCloud.
WordPress tools
- How To Manage And Update WordPress Core, Themes, & Plugins In xCloud?Follow the documentation to learn how to manage and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins in xCloud.
- How to Manage WordPress Updates Easily with Updates ManagerEasily update WordPress plugins, themes, and core files across all your sites with xCloud’s Updates Manager in just one click.
- How to Disable WordPress Automatic Updates for your sites in xCloudLearn how to disable WordPress automatic updates for WordPress core, plugins, and themes on xCloud using dashboard settings, update plugins, or safe custom code.
- How to Clean Up and Optimize Your WordPress Database in xCloudRemove post revisions, spam, transients and other leftover data from a WordPress database in xCloud, preview it first, back up first and schedule it.
- Magic Login In xCloud: Login To Your WordPress Sites As Your Admin UserFollow this guide to explore the Magic Login feature from xCloud.
- How to Customize Magic Login with xCloudLearn how to customize Magic Login with xCloud to seamlessly access your WordPress dashboard with easy steps.
- How To Easily Enable WP Debug Tool From xCloud DashboardFollow this guide to enable WP Debug tool from xCloud site dashboard.
- How To Install WordPress Multisite With xCloud?xCloud has just introduced WordPress multisite feature where you can create & manage multiple websites easily.
- How To Set Up WordPress Multisite With Subdomain In xCloud?Manage multiple sites from one dashboard with WordPress multisite with subdomains on xCloud. Step-by-step setup guide included!
- How to Discourage Search Engines from Indexing Your Site?Learn how to discourage search engines from indexing your site to make sure whether to index your WordPress site in what circumstances.
- How To Enable Basic Authentication On Your Site?Protect a site with a username and password before it loads: turn on basic authentication from Security → Basic Authentication in xCloud.
- How To Monitor And Fix Broken Links In xCloudBroken links can hurt your visitors’ experience and make it harder for search engines to crawl your WordPress site properly. xCloud’s Broken Link Monitoring…
- How to Create WordPress Website Maintenance Reports for Clients?Create WordPress website maintenance reports in xCloud. Follow step-by-step to configure reports, add custom work, branding and generate PDF reports.
PHP settings
- How to Install, Upgrade PHP Version & Customize PHP Settings With xCloud Hosting?Install, upgrade and configure PHP versions on xCloud servers and sites, and apply PHP security patches with one click or automatically.
- How To Configure PHP Settings of Your SiteConfigure PHP settings in xCloud with site-level PHP controls. Improve performance and stability without editing server config files.
- How to Increase the PHP Memory Limit for a Site and Server With xCloudBoost performance with ease! Learn to increase PHP maximum memory limit in xCloud. Follow simple steps for better site speed and efficiency.
- How To Increase Maximum Upload Size For Websites In xCloud?Increase maximum upload size effortlessly for websites in xCloud. Elevate user engagement and streamline multimedia sharing on your website.
- How To Increase The PHP Maximum Input Variables In xCloud?Enhance WordPress speed & functionality in xCloud by increasing PHP maximum input variables. Step-by-step guide awaits!
- PHP Versions Compatibility in xCloudSee which PHP versions each Ubuntu version can install and patch with NGINX or OpenLiteSpeed in xCloud, why Ubuntu 20.04 cannot install new PHP versions, and what to do next.
Performance & monitoring
- How to Monitor Website Performance with Site Insights on xCloudWebsite performance directly affects user satisfaction, retention and search rankings. Even small delays in page load time can lead to higher bounce rates,
- How to Access Page Speed Insights for Website Performance Reports on xCloudLearn how to access Page Speed Insights on xCloud to monitor performance, review Core Web Vitals, and improve SEO and user experience.
- How To Monitor The RAM, CPU & Disk Usage Of A Site?From xCloud dashboard you can monitor the RAM usage, CPU usage & much more.
- How To Enable Brotli Compression on xCloud And Configuring For Your SiteLearn how to enable Brotli compression on your site and verify it works using simple tools and commands. Boost your site’s speed today.
- How to Enable HTTP/3 in xCloud for Enhanced Website PerformanceLearn how to enable HTTP/3 in xCloud to boost website speed, security, and user experience with simple steps for both new and existing sites.
- How to Configure Custom NGINX in xCloudAdd NGINX rules from the xCloud dashboard: choose the insertion point (main location included), validate with Run & Debug, toggle each rule on or off.
Site emails
- Setting Up Site Emails With Any SMTP Provider For WordPress On xCloudFollow this guide to setup your site emails with Mailgun WordPress plugin.
- Configure Mailgun For Site EmailsMinimize spam risks and optimize email delivery on xCloud with Mailgun. Learn how to configure Mailgun, authenticate domains, and integrate with SMTP or API.
- Configure toSend For Site EmailsSend WordPress site emails through toSend on xCloud: add your sending key, assign it to a site, then check FluentSMTP and send a test email from the panel.
- How to Configure Zoho Mail With WordPress for Custom Domain EmailLearn how to integrate Zoho Mail with WordPress using FluentSMTP to send emails from your custom domain.
- How To Easily Disable Email Notifications For Credentials In xCloud HostingGo through this simple guide to disable email notifications with xCloud hosting.
Git, Docker & apps
- How to Connect GitHub and Deploy Git Projects with xCloudConnect the xCloud GitHub App to the right team, deploy a new Git project, add Git to an existing WordPress or PHP site, and recover when a deploy key fails.
- How to View Git Deployments for Your Site in xCloudUse the Deployments page in xCloud to see what is live on a Git site, check each deploy's commit, branch and author, and find failed deployments fast.
- How to Deploy a Node.js Application with xCloudDeploy a Node.js application to xCloud straight from a Git repository — branch, runtime, serving mode, port, environment variables, build script and post-deploy settings.
- How to Deploy Custom Docker with xCloudLearn how to deploy a custom Docker Compose application on xCloud with step-by-step guidance for servers, domains, and environment setup.
- How to Deploy a Custom Docker Application from a Git Repository with xCloudLearn how to deploy Custom Docker projects from a Git repository using xCloud. This step-by-step guide covers server setup, port detection, and going live.
- Deploy a Go Application with Docker Compose on xCloudDeploy a Go web service or API from Git on an xCloud Docker + Nginx server using Docker Compose or a Dockerfile, with the right port, environment variables and domain.
- Deploy a Rust Application with Docker Compose on xCloudDeploy a Rust web app or API (Axum, Actix Web, Rocket) from Git on an xCloud Docker + Nginx server using Docker Compose or a Dockerfile, with ports, env vars and a domain.
- How to Deploy Lovable Applications with xCloud?Learn how to deploy Lovable applications with xCloud using Git integration, domain setup, backups, and push-to-deploy - all from a simple dashboard.
AI agents
- How to Deploy OpenClaw with xCloud (Fully Managed Hosting)Deploy OpenClaw with xCloud on a fully managed server. Choose a 4 GB plan, add your AI provider key, connect Telegram and manage OpenClaw from one dashboard.
- How to Deploy OpenClaw with xCloud (Self-Managed Server)Install OpenClaw on your own VPS with xCloud. Connect a server from DigitalOcean, Hetzner, AWS or any provider, add your AI key and deploy it in one click.
- How to Connect OpenAI Codex to OpenClaw with xCloudConnect OpenAI Codex to your xCloud OpenClaw server with the one-click ChatGPT device-code flow: copy the code, approve on OpenAI, xCloud saves the provider.
- How to Use Gemma 4 with OpenClaw and Ollama on xCloud?Learn how to run Gemma 4 with Ollama and OpenClaw on xCloud. Set up a private, self-hosted AI agent with no API costs in a few simple steps.
- How to Deploy Hermes Agent with xCloud (Fully Managed Hosting)Learn how to deploy Hermes Agent with xCloud step by step. Use managed hosting, connect LLM providers, and launch faster with zero hassle.
- How to Deploy Hermes Agent with xCloud (Self-Managed Server)Install Hermes Agent on your own VPS with xCloud. Connect a server from any provider, add your LLM key and deploy the self-improving AI agent in one click.
- How to Deploy Paperclip with xCloud (Fully Managed Hosting)Learn how to deploy Paperclip on xCloud with fully managed hosting. Set up servers, configure AI providers, and launch your app in minutes.
- How to Deploy DeepSeek Harness with xCloud (Fully Managed Hosting)Learn how to deploy DeepSeek Harness on xCloud managed hosting. No manual server, stack, or security setup. Just add your model keys and start building.
- How to Host PewDiePie’s Odysseus AI on a VPS With xCloudLearn how to host PewDiePie’s Odysseus AI on a VPS with xCloud using Docker, Custom Docker from Git, port 7000, domain, SSL, and safe setup steps.